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get_rental_owner

Retrieve detailed information about a rental owner by providing its unique owner ID, enabling quick access to owner records within Buildium.

Instructions

Get a specific rental owner by ID.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
owner_idYes

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, and the description does not disclose behavioral traits such as read-only nature, error handling, or response format. 'Get' implies read-only, but the description does not add context beyond the action itself, leaving the agent without information on failure modes or authorization requirements.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single sentence of 7 words, clearly front-loaded with the essential information. There is no wasted content, and every word earns its place.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

The tool is simple with one parameter and an output schema, so the description is minimally adequate. However, the lack of annotations and any behavioral context (e.g., not-found handling, read-only) leaves room for improvement, even though the verb 'get' provides some implicit safety signal.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate for the parameter semantics. It merely says 'by ID', which mirrors the parameter name owner_id without explaining its source or significance. The integer type and required status are already in the schema, so the description adds little value.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the verb 'Get' and the resource 'specific rental owner', with the qualifier 'by ID' distinguishing it from list/create/update siblings. It is unambiguous and directly conveys the tool's function.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The phrase 'by ID' implies the tool is used when an owner_id is known, but there is no explicit comparison to alternatives like list_rental_owners. The usage is reasonably inferred but not explicitly stated.

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

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