wordpress_get_menu

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

Indicates it retrieves data (safe operation) but no explicit statements about idempotency, side effects, or error behavior. With no annotations, this is minimal disclosure.

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?

Two clear, concise sentences without extraneous content.

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?

Misses key context: no output schema, no parameter descriptions, no guidance on data format or error handling. For a tool with two required params and no annotations, description is insufficient.

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?

Description adds no information about the required parameters 'site' or 'menu_id', leaving the agent to infer from name alone. Schema coverage is 0%, so description must compensate but fails.

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 it retrieves details of a specific menu with hierarchical items, contrasting with list tools like wordpress_list_menus. However, it does not explicitly name alternatives.

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 versus siblings like wordpress_list_menus or wordpress_list_menu_items, or any prerequisites (e.g., menu must exist).

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