get_session_status

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

With no annotations, the description carries the burden of behavioral disclosure. 'Get' signals a read-only, non-mutating operation, which is useful. It does not describe possible status values, error behavior, auth requirements, or the shape of the response, leaving gaps 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 short sentence with no fluff or redundant restatement. The verb and object are front-loaded, and every word contributes meaning.

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 one-parameter read-only getter, the description is minimally viable: an agent can infer the operation and the required kasm_id from schema. It lacks detail about what statuses are returned, error conditions, and where kasm_id comes from, which would make it more complete.

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%, and the description does not explain kasm_id at all. The property name and title are self-explanatory enough to guess that it is a session identifier, but the description adds no semantic value beyond the schema.

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 uses the specific verb 'Get' with a clear resource, 'the current status of a Kasm session,' so an agent understands the core operation. It distinguishes this from lifecycle siblings like create/destroy/pause/resume, though it does not explicitly contrast with list_user_sessions.

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 phrase 'current status' implies the tool is for checking a session's state, which provides some usage context. However, it does not state when to prefer this over list_user_sessions, nor does it mention prerequisites such as obtaining kasm_id from create/list operations.

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