getTimeEntry

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden. 'Show time entry' discloses nothing about read-only behavior, permissions, return format, or side effects. It is behaviorally opaque.

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?

At three words, the description is extremely short, but this is under-specification rather than conciseness. It does not 'earn its place' because it conveys almost no information.

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?

This is a single-fetch tool with no annotations, no output schema, and undocumented nested parameters. The description is wholly inadequate for understanding its behavior or usage context.

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 0%; parameters (pathParams.format, pathParams.timeEntryId) are not explained. The description adds no meaning beyond the schema's property names, leaving the agent without adequate information to invoke the tool correctly.

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?

Description 'Show time entry' restates the tool name 'getTimeEntry' with a synonym (get/show), providing no additional specificity about the singular time entry or how it differs from getTimeEntries. It is essentially a tautology.

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 is given on when to use this tool versus alternatives like getTimeEntries for list operations or createTimeEntry for creation. The description provides no context, prerequisites, or exclusions.

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