get_supervisor

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It implies a read operation but does not disclose permissions, error behavior (e.g., not found), or whether only supervisor records are returned. No additional behavioral traits are given.

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?

One concise sentence, front-loaded with verb and resource, with no extraneous words.

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 get-by-ID tool, the essentials are present, but the optional profile parameter is unexplained and there's no context on how this differs from other user-role lookups. The description is minimal and lacks detail on the profile parameter or return expectations.

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 description explains the user_id parameter as requiring an exact ID, but the profile parameter is entirely unexplained. With 0% schema description coverage, the description should compensate for both parameters but only covers one.

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 states a clear verb ('Get'), resource ('supervisor details'), and key identifier ('exact user ID'). It distinguishes from list_supervisors by specifying an exact ID lookup, and from get_user by targeting supervisors specifically.

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 guidance on when to use this tool over siblings like list_supervisors or get_user, nor any exclusions or conditions. It is purely a statement of function.

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