Pcloud Get File Link

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

No annotations exist, so the description carries the behavioral disclosure burden. It reveals that the returned link is temporary and direct, which is useful, but it omits details such as expiration length, authentication requirements, or side effects. Some non-schema behavior is disclosed, but much remains unspecified.

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?

A single front-loaded sentence with no redundant words. The key scoping terms 'temporary', 'direct download', and 'file' are included without elaboration, making the description maximally concise while still informative.

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?

The tool is simple, has one required parameter, and an output schema, so the core invocation surface is covered. However, with no annotations or usage guidance, an agent lacks expiration/auth context and explicit differentiation from pcloud_create_public_link. The description is adequate but has clear gaps beyond the minimum.

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 schema only defines 'path' as a required string with no description (0% coverage). The description adds that the path refers to a file in pCloud, which disambiguates it from folder paths, but it does not specify path format or whether a file ID is accepted. This is meaningful but only partial compensation for the missing schema documentation.

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 uses a clear verb ('Get') and a specific resource ('temporary direct download URL for a file in pCloud'). It distinguishes itself from sibling pcloud_create_public_link by noting the link is temporary, and from pcloud_get_file_info by focusing on a download URL rather than metadata.

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?

The description implies the use case of needing a temporary direct link, but it never explicitly states when to use this tool over siblings such as pcloud_create_public_link or pcloud_get_file_info. No exclusions, prerequisites, or alternative routing are provided, so selection guidance is mostly left to inference.

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