permission_sets_get

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

No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. It discloses caching behavior (15 minutes) and mentions response contents (detailed permissions, capabilities). Does not mention any side effects, which is correct for a read operation.

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?

Well-structured with sections for workflow tips and use cases. Every sentence adds value, though some slight redundancy between 'Get detailed information' and 'Retrieves complete information'.

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 simplicity (1 parameter, no output schema), the description is quite complete: explains purpose, workflow, caching, and response content. Could be improved with more explicit response structure, but it's adequate.

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 single parameter 'id' is described in the schema as 'ID of the permission set (UUID)'. The description adds value by giving an example UUID and advising to use list to find IDs, which helps the agent understand how to obtain valid values.

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 'Get detailed information about a specific permission set by ID.' It uses a specific verb and resource, and distinguishes from sibling tools like list and get_assignments by mentioning the prerequisite to use list first.

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?

Provides explicit workflow tips (use list first, response includes contents, cached for 15 minutes) and common use cases with an example. Lacks explicit when-not-to-use guidance, but the context is clear.

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