get_throttle_boost

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It clearly indicates it is a read operation with no side effects and provides the data type, range, and default. This is sufficient for a simple getter, though it lacks details like whether calling it multiple times has any impact.

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 extremely concise: a single sentence followed by a terse inline specification. It front-loads the action ('Get throttle_boost') and wastes no words. Every part serves a 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 getter with no parameters and no output schema, the description is adequate. It explains the parameter's effect and expected value. However, it could mention the relationship with set_throttle_boost and get_throttle_boost_cutoff for completeness, but that is not strictly necessary.

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 schema coverage is 100% (empty). The description adds value by specifying the expected return value format (UINT8, 0-100, default 5), which helps the agent understand the output even though no input parameters exist. Baseline for zero parameters is 4.

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 tool retrieves the throttle_boost parameter, which transiently boosts throttle output on fast stick changes. The verb 'Get' and resource 'throttle_boost' are explicit, and the purpose distinguishes it from sibling set_throttle_boost and get_throttle_boost_cutoff.

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?

Usage is implied as a read operation for the throttle_boost parameter, but there is no explicit guidance on when to use it vs. alternatives like set_throttle_boost or get_throttle_boost_cutoff. The description could mention that this tool is for inspecting the current setting, not modifying it.

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