learningsuite_get_popup

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of disclosing behavioral traits. It only states 'Get a popup by ID' and does not mention whether the operation is read-only, what happens if the popup is not found, or any side effects. The naming convention ('get') implies a read operation, but the description itself provides no explicit behavioral context.

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 that directly states the purpose. It is front-loaded and contains zero fluff or redundant content. Every word earns its place, making it appropriately concise for a simple getter.

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 low complexity (one param, no output schema, no annotations), the description is mostly sufficient. It tells the agent how to retrieve a specific popup, and the schema documents the parameter. However, it does not describe the return value or error behavior, which would be helpful but not critical for such a straightforward operation.

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 fully describes the sole parameter 'popupId' with type string and description 'Popup ID'. The description's 'by ID' adds no additional meaning beyond what the schema already provides. Since schema coverage is 100%, the baseline 3 applies, and the description does not exceed it.

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 a popup by ID' uses a specific verb ('get') and identifies the resource ('popup') and the lookup method ('by ID'). This clearly distinguishes it from sibling tools like list_popups (which lists all popups) and trigger_popup (which manipulates a popup). It is not merely a tautology of the name because it specifies the identifying criterion.

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 used when you need a single popup and know its ID, but it provides no explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance. It does not mention alternatives or exclusions, leaving the agent to infer the appropriate context. This is borderline between no guidance (2) and implied usage (3), but the 'by ID' hint gives a slight edge.

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