get_cluster_autoscaler

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral disclosure burden. It only conveys that the operation is a get and does not mention permissions, behavior when the resource is absent, handling of the empty cluster parameter, side effects, or error semantics. It does not contradict any 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?

A single, direct sentence with no filler. The verb and resource target are front-loaded, and every word contributes to identifying what the tool does.

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 simple, an output schema exists, and the description names the returned data clearly enough for a basic invocation. However, the lack of annotations and the undocumented cluster parameter leave enough context gaps that the definition is only minimally 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?

Schema description coverage is 0% and the description never mentions the 'cluster' parameter, so the meaning of the default empty value and how the cluster is selected are left to inference. The parameter name provides some signal, but the description adds no semantics 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 opens with the verb 'Get', names the exact resource ('ClusterAutoscaler 'default''), and specifies the data subset returned ('resource limits and scale-down configuration'). This is specific enough to distinguish the tool from related siblings such as list_machine_autoscalers or get_machine_set.

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 description provides no when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance, and does not mention any alternative tool. Even though related siblings exist (e.g., list_machine_autoscalers), the agent gets no help deciding between them.

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