get_beacon_signing_key

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only states the operation and scope, without mentioning security implications (e.g., whether the key secret is exposed), permission requirements, or response characteristics such as pagination or field completeness.

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 is front-loaded with the verb and object, containing no filler or irrelevant information. It is exactly as concise as needed.

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 absence of an output schema and annotations, the description is insufficient: 'details' is vague and does not specify what fields are returned, whether the response includes sensitive key material, or any prerequisites beyond the ID. This is a minimal get-by-ID tool that could benefit from a phrase describing the response shape.

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 input schema already fully describes the parameter 'id' as 'Beacon signing key ID' with 100% coverage. The description's 'by ID' adds no semantic detail beyond what the schema provides, so the baseline of 3 applies.

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 'Get' and identifies the resource as 'beacon signing key' with the scope 'by ID', clearly distinguishing it from sibling CRUD operations like list, create, update, delete, and validate. It unambiguously states what the tool does.

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 phrase 'by ID' implies this tool is for fetching a single key when the ID is known, but it does not explicitly mention alternatives or when to use this versus list/create/update/delete. There is no direct guidance such as 'use list_beacon_signing_keys to find all keys'.

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