Get EV template by ID

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and idempotentHint=true, covering the safety profile. The description adds no extra behavioral context beyond restating the operation, such as what the response contains or any prerequisites. It does not contradict annotations, so a baseline 3 is appropriate.

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, front-loaded sentence 'Get a specific EV template.' conveys the core purpose with zero waste. It is minimal but complete for the level of detail it attempts to provide.

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 read-only get-by-ID tool with one parameter and strong annotations, the description is nearly sufficient. The main gap is not clarifying that this targets regular EV templates as opposed to the smart templates covered by a sibling tool, but overall complexity is low and annotations cover safety.

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 description coverage is 0%, but the single parameter template_id is self-explanatory given the tool name and title. The description adds no further meaning about the parameter's format or how to obtain a valid ID, leaving the agent to infer from the parameter name alone.

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 'Get a specific EV template' clearly states a specific verb+resource+scope, matching the title 'Get EV template by ID'. It does not explicitly differentiate from the sibling cymulate_ev_smart_templates_get, which targets a different but similarly named resource, so it loses a point for not disambiguating.

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?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives like cymulate_ev_templates_list (for listing) or cymulate_ev_smart_templates_get (for smart templates). The context is only implied by the word 'specific', with no explicit exclusions or references to sibling tools.

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