lc_get_dr_rule

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It mentions 'Fetch' (implying read-only) but does not disclose error behavior (e.g., rule not found), return format, or whether namespace is optional. Minimal behavioral insight beyond the action.

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?

A single sentence that is front-loaded and concise. However, it is so brief that it omits important details, balancing conciseness against completeness.

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 no output schema, annotations, or parameter descriptions, the description is insufficient. It does not explain the oid parameter, return value, or error cases. The tool is simple but still missing key context for an AI agent to use it correctly.

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 parameters are undocumented. The description only clarifies 'name' and 'namespace' usage ('by name', 'from a hive namespace'), but the required 'oid' parameter is not explained. Missing meaning for oid significantly reduces semantic value.

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 a specific verb ('Fetch') and resource ('D&R rule') and includes context ('by name from a hive namespace'). It clearly distinguishes from sibling 'list' tools (e.g., lc_list_dr_rules) by indicating single-rule retrieval.

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?

No explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like lc_list_dr_rules or other get tools (lc_get_fp_rule). The purpose is implied but not directly contrasted with siblings.

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