get_dag

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

The description indicates a read operation but provides no detail on idempotency, side effects, permissions, or rate limits. Since no annotations exist, the description carries the full burden, yet it only says 'retrieves' without further behavioral context.

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 with a clear front-loaded purpose sentence, followed by structured arg/return sections. No unnecessary words, though the format is slightly rigid.

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 tool with an output schema, the description covers the basic purpose and parameter. However, it omits usage context, behavioral traits, and what 'comprehensive DAG details' entails, leaving some gaps for the agent.

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 0%, so the description must compensate. It adds a basic description for dag_id ('The DAG ID to get details for'), which is minimal and lacks guidance on format or how to obtain the ID. More detail would be needed for full semantic clarity.

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 'Retrieves detailed information for a specific DAG,' which identifies the verb and resource. It distinguishes from list_dags (list all) and get_dags_detailed_batch (batch), but does not specify the scope beyond 'specific DAG' or mention that it uses the dag_id parameter.

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 guidance on when to use this tool compared to siblings like list_dags or get_dags_detailed_batch. No prerequisites or context provided, such as needing to obtain the dag_id from list_dags first.

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