Pcloud Get File Info

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

With no annotations provided, the description must carry the behavioral burden, but it only implies a read operation. It does not disclose whether authentication is required, how invalid paths are handled, or whether the returned metadata has any size or format caveats.

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 a single front-loaded sentence with no filler. It is concise, though it sacrifices useful parameter and usage detail for brevity.

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 one-parameter tool with an output schema, the description is close to adequate, but the missing auth note and path semantics leave real gaps. An agent cannot be confident it will invoke this correctly on the first attempt.

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% and the single path parameter is given no additional context in the description. The agent is not told whether path is an absolute pCloud path, a file ID, or what format such as a leading slash is expected.

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 names a specific operation ('Get metadata') and a clear resource ('a file in pCloud'), which distinguishes it from folder operations and from siblings like get_checksum or get_file_link. It does not explicitly contrast it with those sibling tools, so it misses the top tier.

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?

There is no guidance on when to call this tool rather than pcloud_get_checksum, pcloud_get_file_link, or pcloud_read_text_file, and no mention of prerequisites such as authentication. The only usage signal is implicit from the tool name and description.

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