get_semantic_scholar_dataset_release

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden. It clearly indicates a read-only listing operation and adds the behavioral detail that 'latest' is accepted. However, it omits any mention of potential pagination, rate limits, or large payloads, leaving some transparency gaps.

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, focused sentence with an inline code reference for 'latest'. Every word is purposeful; there is no filler or redundancy.

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 (one parameter) and the presence of an output schema, the description is sufficiently complete for selection and invocation. It covers the essential choice of release (including the 'latest' shorthand) and the action. Omitting details already addressed by the output schema or sibling tools is appropriate.

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 0%, so the description must compensate. It adds meaningful parameter semantics by noting that `release_id` accepts the special value 'latest', which is not in the schema. Still, it does not describe typical release ID formats or how to obtain them, partially mitigating the coverage gap.

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 uses the specific verb 'List' and clearly identifies the resource: datasets and metadata within a release. It distinguishes itself from siblings like list_semantic_scholar_dataset_releases by focusing on contents of a specific release, and the inline note about 'latest' adds further specificity.

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 clearly implies when to use this tool: with a release_id to list its datasets. It does not explicitly name alternatives, but the context of sibling tools makes the distinction apparent. There are no exclusions, so it is clear but lacks explicit when-not-to-use guidance.

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