get_encyclopedia_page

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

No annotations, so description must disclose behavior. 'Read' implies read-only with no side effects, but doesn't mention error handling, path validation, or that pages are markdown (though it says 'markdown'). Basic transparency but lacks depth.

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?

Single concise sentence front-loading the action ('Read') and object ('markdown encyclopedia page'), with specific qualifier ('by path relative to root'). No wasted words.

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?

Output schema exists, covering return values. Description is sufficient for a simple read operation; mentions markdown format and path reference. Could mention error cases but not missing critical info.

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 description adds that 'path' is relative to 'vendored encyclopedia root', which is meaningful beyond the schema's 'string' type. Single parameter well explained.

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?

Description clearly states the tool reads a markdown encyclopedia page by path relative to a root, which is a specific verb+resource. It distinguishes from sibling 'search_encyclopedia' which searches instead of direct retrieval.

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 explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance. Implicitly, if you know the exact path, use this; otherwise search. But no alternatives or exclusions mentioned.

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