eduframe-mcp

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

The annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false. The description adds no behavioral context beyond these annotations, such as error handling when the ID doesn't exist, return value structure, or caching behavior.

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 extremely concise at four words, but brevity here reflects under-specification rather than efficiency. The single sentence fails to earn its place by providing distinct value beyond the tool name itself.

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 single-resource retrieval tool with complete annotations and a single parameter, the description is minimally adequate. However, it misses the opportunity to clarify the singular vs. plural distinction from 'get_categories' or describe the expected record structure returned.

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?

With 100% schema description coverage ('ID of the categorie to retrieve'), the schema fully documents the single parameter. The description adds no semantic meaning to the 'id' parameter, meeting the baseline expectation when schema coverage is high.

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 category record' is essentially a tautology of the tool name 'get_category'. While it confirms the action and resource, it fails to distinguish this singular retrieval-by-ID tool from its sibling 'get_categories' (plural list endpoint), leaving ambiguity about when to use each.

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 'get_categories' for bulk retrieval, or prerequisites such as needing a valid category ID. The description offers no selection criteria or contextual hints for the agent.

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