msp360_get_license

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

There are no annotations, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It communicates that the operation is read-only ('Get') and returns a single license, but it does not describe response format, error behavior, authentication needs, or what happens when the ID is invalid or not found.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single efficient sentence with no filler, redundancy, or irrelevant detail. The core action and target are front-loaded with maximum clarity.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

The tool is simple—one required parameter, no output schema, no nested objects—so the description is minimally adequate for an agent to know what to call. However, with no annotations and no output schema, the absence of any details about the returned license object or failure behavior leaves a noticeable gap.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 3. The description adds only the 'by ID' context, which is already implied by the required parameter's description ('License unique identifier'). No additional meaning beyond the schema is provided.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states a specific verb ('Get'), a specific resource ('MSP360 license'), and a precise scope ('single ... by ID'). This clearly distinguishes the tool from the sibling list_licenses and other get_* tools without needing to open the schema.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance is provided about when to use this tool versus alternatives such as msp360_list_licenses. The intended use (fetching one license when an ID is already known) is implied by the name and required parameter, but never stated explicitly.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.