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fa_get_operator

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Retrieve airline details by entering the ICAO or IATA code. Quickly access operator information for flight tracking and identification.

Instructions

Get details for an operator (airline) by code (ICAO like UAL, or IATA like UA).

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idYesOperator code (ICAO/IATA)
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=true. Description adds value by specifying acceptable code formats (ICAO/IATA with examples), which is beyond the annotations.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Single sentence, no wasted words, front-loaded with action verb and resource.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the single parameter, annotations, and sibling tools, the description is sufficient for an agent to select and invoke the tool correctly. No output schema, but purpose is clear.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100% with a clear description of the id parameter. Description adds examples (UAL, UA), providing extra clarity without redundancy.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

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 ('operator'), and distinguishes from siblings like fa_list_operators and fa_get_operator_flights by focusing on a single operator by code.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description clearly states when to use (get details by code) and implies when not to (if you need list or flights, use siblings). No explicit exclusions but context is sufficient.

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

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