get_quote

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It indicates a read operation ('Get') and specifies that line items and totals are included, but it does not mention side effects, error conditions, permissions, or what is returned beyond the mention. This is adequate but not rich in 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, concise sentence of 9 words. It is front-loaded with the main action and resource, and every word contributes meaning. No redundant or irrelevant information is included.

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?

Given the tool's simplicity (1 parameter with full schema coverage, no output schema, no annotations), the description adequately conveys the core purpose and key output contents ('line items and totals'). It is mostly complete for a read operation, though it could explicitly mention that it returns the full quote object or handle error cases, which are minor gaps.

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 100%: the only parameter 'id' is described as 'The quote UUID'. The tool description adds no additional meaning about the parameter beyond the schema, so 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 clearly states the verb ('Get') and resource ('quote'), and adds specific scope ('detailed information including line items and totals'), which distinguishes it from sibling tools like list_quotes that likely provide a summary list. It directly conveys the tool's purpose without ambiguity.

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 the tool is for fetching details of a specific quote, requiring an ID, but does not explicitly state when to use it versus alternatives or provide exclusions. No comparison with list_quotes or other quote-related tools is given, leaving the usage context implicit.

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