get_pipeline

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

There are no annotations provided, so the description must carry the full burden. The verb 'Get' implies a read-only operation, but the description doesn't disclose any additional behavioral traits such as error handling, permissions, or whether the output is a summary or full details. It adds minimal context beyond the name.

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 concise sentence with no wasted words, which is good, but it's also under-specified, so it's not as effective as it could be.

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 has no annotations, an output schema, and two simple parameters, the description is minimal and doesn't explain invocation context, possible edge cases, or how to identify a pipeline. It's adequate for basic selection but lacks depth.

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 schema has 0% description coverage for its two required parameters. The description only mentions 'from a project' which gives weak context for the 'project' parameter, but says nothing about the format or meaning of 'pipeline_id' or how they relate to the output.

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 the specific verb 'Get' with the resource 'pipeline details from a project', clearly indicating it retrieves details for a specific pipeline. However, it doesn't explicitly distinguish from sibling list_pipelines or get_merge_request, relying on the tool name.

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 provides no information about when to use this tool versus alternatives like list_pipelines or get_project, and no prerequisites or contextual conditions are mentioned.

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