Get App Store version details

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the disclosure burden. 'Get details' transparently signals a read-only retrieval with no obvious side effects. However, it does not mention response contents, error behavior, or any operational constraints, which would add behavioral clarity beyond the tool name.

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?

One sentence, front-loaded with the action and resource, with zero filler. Every word contributes to understanding the tool's purpose.

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?

For a simple single-parameter get-by-ID tool, the description is largely complete. It states the operation, the resource, and how the record is identified. It could be slightly stronger by naming the relevant list alternative or hinting at what 'details' include, but the low complexity keeps the gap minor.

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 100% and the versionId parameter already has a clear description ('The appStoreVersions resource ID'). The description's 'by its ID' reinforces the parameter meaning but adds no new semantic detail 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 uses a specific verb ('Get details') and resource ('single App Store version record') and adds the scoping qualifier 'by its ID'. This clearly separates it from list-style siblings like list_app_store_versions and other getters like get_app.

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 clearly implies the tool is for fetching one specific version record when the versionId is already known. It does not explicitly name alternatives or exclusions, but the 'single ... by its ID' phrasing provides enough context to avoid confusion with list operations.

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