get_app

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must bear the full burden. The verb 'Get' suggests a read-only operation, and the description lists return fields, but it does not disclose error behavior, authentication needs, or rate limits. This is acceptable for a simple read but lacks explicit safety confirmation.

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?

A single sentence that is front-loaded and free of fluff. It directly states the tool's purpose and output.

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?

With a single parameter and an output schema present, the description provides sufficient context for an agent to invoke the tool. It lists the returned fields, and the simplicity of the operation means extensive explanation is unnecessary. However, it lacks error-case or alternative guidance, so not a 5.

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 the single 'name' parameter. The description clarifies that the operation is for 'one app', implicitly linking the name to an app identifier, but does not explain the expected format or constraints. It adds some meaning beyond the schema but not comprehensive.

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 verb 'Get' with a specific resource 'app' and lists the return data (status, URL, repository), distinguishing it from sibling tools like list_apps (list) and delete_app (delete).

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 implies single-app lookup but does not explicitly state when to prefer this over list_apps or other alternatives. No when-not-to-use guidance is provided.

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