get_angle_limit

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must cover behavioral traits. It discloses the data type (UINT8), valid range (10-80), and default value (60), which is adequate. It does not mention side effects or permissions, but as a simple getter, this is acceptable.

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 concise and front-loaded with the purpose, followed by technical constraints in brackets. It is efficient with no wasted words, though it could be slightly more structured.

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 no output schema and zero parameters, the description provides essential return value details (type, range, default) and context (flight-time, angle mode). This is sufficient for a simple getter, though it could mention that it returns a single value.

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 tool has zero parameters, and the description provides meaningful context beyond the empty schema, including the type, range, and unit. This fully compensates for the lack of parameters.

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 explicitly states 'Get angle_limit: Maximum tilt angle in angle mode during flight-time (degrees)', with a specific verb and resource, and includes type, range, and default. It effectively distinguishes from sibling tool 'set_angle_limit' and other get_* tools.

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 when/when-not guidance is provided, but its purpose as a read operation for a specific flight parameter is clear. Among many get_* siblings, it lacks differentiation advice, but the context of 'angle limit' is implicit.

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