tasks_get

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

No annotations are provided, so the description bears full responsibility for behavioral disclosure. It only states the basic operation ('get one task') without mentioning read-only nature, error behavior (e.g., what happens if task_id is not found), authentication requirements, or rate limits. This is minimal transparency.

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, front-loaded sentence with no waste. However, it may be too terse given the missing parameter explanation. For a simple tool with one required parameter, this conciseness is almost ideal but slightly incomplete.

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, the return format is covered, but the description fails to explain the role of group_id or any edge cases. The tool has two parameters where one is completely undocumented in the description, making the tool definition incomplete for an agent to use correctly in varied contexts.

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 0%, so the description must explain the parameters. It clarifies 'by id' for task_id but completely omits the purpose of the optional group_id parameter, leaving the agent unsure whether and when to provide it. This is insufficient for effective tool use.

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 'Get one task by id' uses a specific verb ('Get') and a clear resource ('one task by id'). It clearly distinguishes from sibling tools like tasks_list (multiple tasks) and tasks_create (create), making the tool's purpose immediately understandable.

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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as tasks_list for multiple tasks or tasks_count for counting. It also doesn't mention use of the optional group_id parameter or any prerequisites for accessing a task.

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