devto_get_me

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the burden of behavioral disclosure. It states that it requires DEVTO_API_KEY and returns details about the authenticated user, which is useful. However, it does not disclose whether this is a read-only operation (though 'Fetch' implies it), rate limits, or what 'private settings' includes. The description adds some context but not rich behavioral detail.

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 and front-loaded with the core action and resource. The 'Requires DEVTO_API_KEY' note is placed early, and the return-value section is brief. It earns its place, though the 'Returns:' section is slightly redundant with the first sentence.

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 zero parameters and an output schema exists, the description is largely complete. It identifies the resource, the authentication requirement, and the return type. It could mention that this is a read-only operation or contrast with public profile fetching, but for a zero-parameter tool, the description covers the essential context.

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 tool has zero parameters, so the schema provides no parameter semantics to rely on. The description compensates by clarifying that the tool operates on the authenticated user's context (via DEVTO_API_KEY) and returns account details and private settings. This gives the agent enough understanding of what the tool does without needing parameter documentation.

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 clearly states the verb 'Fetch' and the resource 'current authenticated user's account details and private settings', which distinguishes it from sibling tools like devto_get_user_profile (which fetches public profiles) and devto_get_my_articles (which fetches articles). It could be slightly stronger by explicitly naming a sibling it is not, but the resource scope is specific enough.

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 usage context: it requires authentication (DEVTO_API_KEY) and is for the authenticated user's own data. However, it does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives like devto_get_user_profile, nor does it mention exclusions or prerequisites beyond the API key. The context is clear but not fully elaborated.

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