get_voice_memo

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

No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. It describes return fields but does not disclose behavior like (likely) read-only, or error handling if ID not found. Adds context about return values but not beyond that.

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?

Single sentence, no waste, direct and clear. Front-loaded with the action and what it returns.

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 retrieval tool with one parameter and no output schema, the description lists key return fields. May not be exhaustive (e.g., could there be other metadata fields?), but given the simplicity, it seems 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?

Only one parameter with full schema description coverage (100%). The tool description does not add new meaning beyond the schema parameter description. Baseline 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?

Clearly states the action ('Get detailed metadata') and target ('specific voice memo by ID'). Lists specific return fields (title, date, duration, transcript availability), distinguishing from siblings like get_audio, get_transcript, list_voice_memos, and transcribe_memo.

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?

Implied usage: you need the voice memo ID. But no explicit guidance on when to use this vs siblings like get_audio or get_transcript. No when-not conditions provided.

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