Get Endpoint (Action1)

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, destructiveHint. The description adds context about the includeMissingUpdates parameter affecting output, but does not disclose other behaviors such as error handling, authentication, or rate limits. With strong annotations, this is adequate but not enriched.

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 sentence that conveys the core purpose and a key parameter effect without any redundancy. It is efficiently front-loaded.

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?

No output schema exists, yet the description does not explain what the tool returns (e.g., endpoint details). Annotations are strong, but for a fetch tool, the return format or fields would be helpful. It is minimally complete for a simple tool but could be improved.

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 low (33%); only orgId has a description. The description clarifies includeMissingUpdates but not endpointId. It partially compensates for the coverage gap but leaves one parameter undocumented.

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 action ('Fetch one managed endpoint') and specifies a key parameter behavior ('includeMissingUpdates=true also returns its missing updates'). It distinguishes from sibling tools like action1_list_endpoints which list multiple endpoints.

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 implies usage for fetching a single endpoint but does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus siblings like action1_list_endpoints or action1_list_updates. No exclusionary guidance or context is provided.

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