get_tool_schema

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden. It suggests a read-only operation via 'Get' and adds the prerequisite that the tool name comes from search_finance_tools. However, it does not explicitly state error behavior or confirm non-mutating status, leaving some opacity.

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 that front-loads the main action and integrates the usage guidance efficiently. Every word contributes to understanding the tool's purpose and workflow.

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?

For a simple one-parameter tool with an output schema, the description adequately covers purpose, usage, and parameter meaning. It lacks explicit error-handling details, but the simplicity and output schema mitigate the 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 coverage is 0%, but the description adds meaning by explaining that tool_name is the name of a finance tool and should be the value returned by search_finance_tools. This provides essential context beyond the bare 'string' type.

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') and the specific resource ('exact parameter schema') for a single named finance tool. It also differentiates from siblings by indicating it follows search_finance_tools, making the 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?

Explicitly states when to use it: 'use after search_finance_tools has told you the tool name'. This provides clear sequencing and implies it is for schema retrieval rather than execution, which distinguishes it from execute_finance_tool.

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