delimit_secret_get

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

No annotations are provided, and the description is too brief to convey behavioral traits like required permissions, time limits on access, or side effects of requesting access. 'JIT' implies temporary access, but crucial details are missing.

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 sentence, making it concise and front-loaded. However, it is too short to cover necessary details, which dilutes the value of 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?

With an output schema present but undefined in context, and no description of return values or errors, the description is insufficient for a tool that performs an access request. The agent lacks information on success/failure conditions.

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 input schema has three parameters (name, agent_type, tool) with 0% schema description coverage, and the description adds no explanation for any parameter. The agent must guess their meaning.

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 explicitly states the tool requests 'JIT access to a secret through the broker,' providing a specific verb (request) and resource (secret). It distinguishes itself from sibling tools like delimit_secret_list, delimit_secret_revoke, and delimit_secret_store, which perform different actions.

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 offers no guidance on when to use this tool versus its many siblings. It does not mention prerequisites, alternatives, or scenarios where this tool is inappropriate, leaving the agent without decision criteria.

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