subscription_images_v2_get_instance

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full disclosure burden. The 'GET' verb weakly implies a read-only fetch, which is the only behavioral information conveyed; nothing is said about permissions, error behavior, or what the response contains.

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?

Very short, but the content is a redundant self-duplication of the same path string. Brevity here reflects under-specification rather than efficient communication.

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 fetch-by-id tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description should explain what resource is returned and how the fields parameter behaves. None of that is present, leaving the agent with only the URL.

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 description coverage is 100%, with both the required 'id' and the fields_subscriptionImages sparse-fieldset parameter documented in the schema. The description adds nothing beyond the schema, so the baseline of 3 applies.

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 is only a restated HTTP path, 'GET /v2/subscriptionImages/{id}', duplicated in parentheses. It signals a retrieval of a subscription image by id but does nothing to distinguish it from close siblings like subscription_images_get_instance, subscription_images_v2_update_instance, or _delete_instance, all of which share the same resource name.

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?

No when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites, and no mention of alternatives. The agent gets no signal for choosing this over subscription_images_get_instance or any of the many v2 image siblings.

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