catalog_get_version_by_id

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

Annotations already declare readOnly=true, idempotent=true, destructive=false, so the safety profile is fully covered. The description adds nothing beyond that — 'Returns a detailed catalog item version' restates the first sentence, and the raw endpoint string duplicates what the schema already labels as '(path)'.

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?

Three lines, but the first two sentences say the same thing ('Fetch detailed catalog item version' / 'Returns a detailed catalog item version'), so a third of the text is pure redundancy. The useful content (the endpoint path) is buried last.

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?

For a simple two-parameter read with full annotation and schema coverage and no output schema, this is adequate to invoke correctly. It stops short of describing what 'detailed' actually includes or how it differs from the admin and list variants.

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% and both parameters (id, versionId) are documented as UUID/path values. The description adds no extra meaning such as format expectations or what happens if the version does not belong to the item; baseline 3 applies.

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?

States a specific verb and resource ('Fetch detailed catalog item version'), which tells an agent exactly what is returned. It does not, however, distinguish itself from the near-identical sibling catalog_get_version_by_id_for_admin or from catalog_get_versions.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this versus catalog_get_version_by_id_for_admin, catalog_get_versions, or catalog_get_catalog_item. The agent must infer that this is the non-admin variant from the name alone.

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