radarr_get_customfilter

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

The description aligns with the readOnlyHint annotation, but adds no extra behavioral context such as error behavior, authentication requirements, or rate limits. It is a simple read operation and the annotation covers the safety profile, so the minimal description is acceptable but not enhanced.

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 with no unnecessary words. It is front-loaded with the verb and resource and is appropriately sized for a simple get operation.

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?

The tool is a simple fetch with one parameter, an output schema, and readOnly annotation. The description is adequate for basic invocation but lacks any mention of return values (handled by output schema) or error cases, and does not distinguish it from the list operation. For a low-complexity tool this is acceptable but not complete.

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?

With 0% schema description coverage, the description must compensate for parameter meaning. It only says 'by id,' which gives minimal context about the 'id' parameter but does not clarify that it is the custom filter ID, where to obtain it, or any format expectations. The single integer parameter is self-explanatory but the description adds little beyond the schema.

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 the operation: 'Fetch a single custom filters by id.' It specifies the verb (Fetch), the resource (custom filters), and the scope (by id), distinguishing it from siblings like list_customfilter (which lists all).

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. While the description implies it is for fetching a single filter by id, it does not explicitly mention using radarr_list_customfilter to list all or any other exclusions/alternatives.

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