Get Recipe

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

The annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is clear. The description adds the granularity of 'one recipe by id' but does not disclose additional behaviors like error handling for missing ids, response shape, or any URL-related side effects. This is acceptable for a simple read tool but not notably rich.

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, focused sentence that states the essential action and object with no wasted words. It is very easy to parse and remember.

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 straightforward get-by-id tool, the description provides sufficient context: it identifies the resource, the identifying key, and the singleton nature of the result. The output schema covers return-value structure, and annotations cover safety. Only a brief note about not-found behavior or response format would make it fully 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 100%, so the schema fully documents all four parameters. The description only reinforces that fetching is by id, which aligns with the 'recipeId' parameter but adds no new semantic detail 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 states a specific verb ('Fetch'), a specific resource ('one Cloudeval recipe'), and the retrieval criterion ('by id'). It clearly distinguishes this tool from siblings like recipes_list, which would be used for multiple recipes.

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 use case: fetching a single known recipe by its id. However, it does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives such as recipes_list, nor does it mention any exclusion or fallback conditions.

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