readAsanaTask

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full behavioral disclosure burden. It accurately indicates a read operation via 'Retrieves', but it does not mention behavior such as error handling, required permissions, or return format details beyond 'detailed information'. This is adequate but not 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 of 12 words with no redundant content. It is front-loaded with the core action and target resource, earning a perfect score.

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?

The tool has low complexity (1 required parameter, no nested objects, no output schema). The description clearly states the operation and input, and the sibling context makes its role obvious. The only gap is that 'detailed information' is vague without an output schema, but for a simple read-by-ID tool, this is largely sufficient.

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 coverage is 100% with taskId described as 'The unique identifier of the Asana task.' The description's phrase 'by its ID' adds no additional meaning beyond the schema definition. This meets the baseline for high schema coverage.

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 ('Retrieves') and resource ('detailed information about a specific Asana task'), clearly distinguishing it from sibling tools like listAsanaTasks, searchAsanaTasks, and createAsanaTask. The mention of 'by its ID' further clarifies the exact scope.

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 usage when a specific task ID is known, but it does not explicitly state when to use this tool over alternatives such as listAsanaTasks or searchAsanaTasks. There are no exclusions or alternative tool references, making the guidance somewhat implicit.

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