get_styled_text_segments

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. However, it only states the function without disclosing behavioral traits such as what happens with invalid nodeId, whether it is a read-only operation, or if there are any side effects. The simplicity leaves ambiguity about error handling and output nature.

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, direct sentence with no extraneous information. It is appropriately sized for the tool's simplicity and front-loaded with the core action.

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 lack of output schema and annotations, the description omits details about return format, pagination, or error behavior. While the tool is simple, the description is minimally adequate but leaves gaps that could be filled with more context.

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 baseline is 3. The description adds no additional meaning beyond what the schema already provides; it merely restates the purpose without elaborating on parameter values or usage nuances.

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 clearly states it gets text segments with specific styling within a text node. The verb 'Get' and resource 'text segments with specific styling' are specific. Among siblings, 'scan_text_nodes' is broader, so this tool is clearly distinguished.

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 needing to analyze styled segments in a specific text node, but it does not provide explicit instructions on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'scan_text_nodes' or 'get_node_info'. No when-not or prerequisites are mentioned.

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