get_service

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

The annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, so the description does not need to restate that this is a read-only operation. The description adds the phrase 'detailed information' but does not disclose any other behavioral traits such as error handling, authentication requirements, or what happens when a service_id does not exist.

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 main purpose sentence is concise and front-loaded, which is good. However, the 'Args:' line is redundant with the input schema and adds no real value, so not every part of the description earns its place.

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 simple one-parameter getter with readOnly annotations and an output schema, so the baseline needs are modest. Still, the description lacks guidance on how to obtain the service_id, what 'specific service' means in relation to siblings, and what constitutes 'detailed information' beyond relying on the output schema.

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 description coverage is 0%, and the description's 'service_id: Service ID' adds virtually nothing beyond the schema's existing property title. It does not explain the format, source, or constraints of the service_id, leaving the agent to infer that it is simply the identifier of a service.

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 and resource: 'Get detailed information about a specific service.' It identifies that this tool targets one service by ID rather than listing services, which distinguishes it from list_services. However, it does not explicitly distinguish it from closely related siblings like get_service_logs or get_service_stats.

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 that this tool is for retrieving details about a single, named service, but it provides no explicit guidance on when to use it versus list_services or get_service_logs. There are no alternative tool names or exclusion conditions mentioned.

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