Household Get Household

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

The annotations already communicate readOnly, idempotent, and non-destructive behavior; the description adds no additional behavioral context. It does not mention what a 'household' result contains, whether there are permissions involved, or how output modes affect the returned data.

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 only a two-word restatement of the tool name. While there is no fluff, the extreme brevity leaves out context that an agent needs, so this reads as under-specification rather than effective conciseness.

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?

There is no output schema to clarify return values, and the description does not explain what 'household' data is returned or how output_mode and fields shape the result. For a tool with zero required parameters and minimal description, an agent would still be guessing about the response format and the intended scope relative to sibling tools.

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 100%, so both fields and output_mode are already documented in the input schema. The description offers no additional parameter meaning, but with full schema coverage the baseline of 3 is appropriate.

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 states the verb 'Get' and the resource 'household,' so an agent can tell this returns the household aggregate object. It is clear, though it does not explicitly differentiate itself from sibling getters like household_get_current_user or household_get_household_member.

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 about when to use this tool versus the many related household tools, such as getting the current user, a member, or preferences. No exclusions, prerequisites, or alternative recommendations are provided.

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