get_trigger

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It implies a read-only operation but does not mention potential errors (e.g., trigger not found), required permissions, or the structure of the returned details. This is a minimal statement without behavioral depth.

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 concise but under-specified. 'Get trigger details' is essentially a repetition of the tool name and does not earn its place by adding useful information. It is more under-specification than clean conciseness.

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 simplicity of the schema and presence of an output schema, a one-liner could suffice, but the description fails to distinguish this tool from siblings and lacks context about what 'trigger details' include. Agents may struggle to select this over 'list_triggers' or 'get_trigger_logs'.

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%, as both 'queue' and 'trigger_id' have descriptions. The tool description adds no extra semantic meaning beyond what the schema already provides, so the baseline score of 3 is appropriate.

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 clear verb 'Get' and resource 'trigger details', indicating a read operation on a single trigger. However, it does not explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like 'get_trigger_logs' or 'list_triggers', and 'details' is vague about what is returned.

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 guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as 'list_triggers' (for listing) or 'get_trigger_logs' (for logs). The description merely states what it does but not why it's the right choice.

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