get_config_info

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries full responsibility for behavioral disclosure. It correctly indicates a read-only operation ('Show'), but does not explicitly state that it is safe, idempotent, or without side effects. For a simple query tool, this is adequate but not exemplary.

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 sentence of six words, yet it fully conveys the tool's purpose. Every word earns its place, and it is front-loaded with the key action ('Show'). No unnecessary information is included.

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?

Given the tool's simplicity (zero parameters, an output schema exists but is not shown, no nested objects), the description is complete. It tells an AI agent what the tool does and implies it returns configuration data. No additional behavioral or usage context is needed.

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?

The tool has zero parameters and the input schema is empty with 100% coverage. Since there are no parameters to document, the description does not need to add parameter details. A baseline of 4 is appropriate as it does not miss any parameter information.

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 'Show current configuration paths and settings' clearly identifies the tool as a read-only retrieval of configuration info. It uses a specific verb ('Show') and resource ('configuration paths and settings'), and it distinguishes itself from all sibling tools, which are about papers, clusters, citations, etc.

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?

The description does not provide explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. However, its purpose is self-evident (viewing config), and there are no similar sibling tools that might cause confusion. It meets the minimum viable bar but lacks proactive usage recommendations.

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