upservice_get_sprint

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false, making the safety profile clear. The description adds no additional behavioral context (e.g., error handling for missing IDs, return format details beyond 'JSON of the sprint record'), so it fails to enhance transparency beyond the annotations.

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 short but includes a Python docstring format (Args/Returns) that is unnecessary for MCP and adds clutter. It could be more direct without sacrificing clarity.

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 tool's simplicity (single parameter, read-only), the description, combined with the annotations and output schema (present but not shown), provides adequate context. It explains the input and return value, though error scenarios are omitted.

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 defines a single required integer parameter 'sprint_id' with a description. The tool description repeats 'sprint_id (int)' without adding any new meaning, such as valid range, source, or behavioral implications. With schema description coverage at 0% for the top-level 'params' property, the description should compensate but does not.

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 starts with 'Retrieve a single sprint by ID,' clearly stating the verb (retrieve) and resource (sprint) with a specific identifier. This immediately distinguishes it from sibling tools like upservice_list_sprints (list multiple) and upservice_create_sprint (create).

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 guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. While the tool's purpose is straightforward (get a sprint by ID), the presence of upservice_list_sprints for batch retrieval suggests that usage guidance could be helpful but is missing.

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