Get Contact Group

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

Annotations already disclose read-only, idempotent, and non-destructive behavior, so the description does not need to repeat safety traits. It adds the useful detail that members are returned, but it does not describe pagination limits or other behavioral nuances beyond what the schema already conveys.

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 concise sentence that delivers the core purpose without filler. It is appropriately sized for a simple read operation and front-loads the key idea.

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, has full schema coverage, a rich set of annotations, and an output schema, so the description is largely sufficient. The only minor gap is the absence of explicit guidance about how this differs from list_group_members.

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 description needs to add little about parameters. The description does not elaborate on group_id, max_members, or user_google_email, but the schema already documents these fully.

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 clearly states the action ('Get details') and the resource ('a specific contact group'), and it explicitly calls out that members are included. This distinguishes it from list_contact_groups and list_group_members in the sibling set, making the tool's purpose unambiguous.

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 implies that this tool is for retrieving a single group by ID, especially with required 'group_id', but it does not explicitly say when to choose this over list_contact_groups or list_group_members. No exclusions or alternatives are mentioned.

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