sportsdb_get_player_details

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must carry the full burden. It mentions included data (biography, position, stats, images) but does not disclose behavioral traits like authentication requirements, rate limits, or data freshness. The simplicity of a fetch operation mitigates this, but more context would be helpful.

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 is clear and front-loaded. Every word adds value without redundancy.

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 single-parameter fetch tool with no output schema, the description adequately covers what is returned (biography, position, stats, images). Could hint at how to obtain the ID (e.g., via search_players) but remains sufficient.

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 coverage is 100% with the player_id parameter already described as 'TheSportsDB player ID'. The description adds no extra meaning beyond what the schema provides, resulting in baseline score.

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?

Description clearly states 'Get full details for a player by their TheSportsDB ID', specifying the verb (Get), resource (player details), and identifier (TheSportsDB ID). It distinguishes from sibling tools like sportsdb_search_players (search) and sportsdb_get_team_details (team).

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 when a specific player ID is known but does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives like sportsdb_search_players. No when-not-to-use or exclusion criteria are provided.

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