get_discussion_view

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

No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. It indicates the tool retrieves a discussion view with participants and entries, implying a read operation. However, it does not disclose any permissions, rate limits, or side effects. Minimal but acceptable for a simple retrieval tool.

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?

Very short and to the point. Two sentences plus docstring. No unnecessary words. Structure could be improved by removing the docstring format and integrating into the main description, but it remains efficient.

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?

No output schema, but description mentions return includes 'full discussion view with participants and all entries'. This provides some context. Lacks details on pagination, ordering, or authentication. Adequate for a straightforward retrieval tool but not comprehensive.

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%, meaning no descriptions in the input schema. The description includes docstrings with 'course_id: Course ID' and 'discussion_id: Discussion topic ID', adding little meaning beyond the schema titles. No format, constraints, or context on how to obtain these IDs.

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 it gets the full view of a discussion topic including replies, which is a specific verb+resource. It distinguishes from sibling 'list_discussions' which lists topics without replies, and other get_* tools. Could be more explicit about targeting a single topic.

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 guidance on when to use this tool vs alternatives. Does not mention that list_discussions is for listing topics or that this should be used to retrieve a single topic with replies. No exclusions or prerequisites.

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