get_asset_download

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

With no annotations provided, the description must disclose behavioral traits itself. It only states the action without mentioning whether the operation is read-only, requires authentication, or has side effects (e.g., generating a new URL vs. returning an existing one). No details about response format or error behavior are included.

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 a single, clear sentence with no unnecessary words. It is efficiently front-loaded and conveys the core purpose immediately.

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?

Although the tool is simple, the description omits important context: the behavior of the 'size', 'watermarked', and 'version_number' parameters, the format of the returned URL, and any differences from sibling tools like 'generate_url'. Without an output schema, the description should explain return semantics, but it does not.

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 input schema provides descriptions for all four parameters (id, size, watermarked, version_number), and schema coverage is 100%. The description adds no extra meaning beyond what the schema already declares, so the baseline of 3 is appropriate.

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 clearly states the tool's function: retrieving a download URL for an asset. It uses a specific verb ('Get') and identifies the resource ('download URL for an asset'), which distinguishes it from siblings like 'get_asset' (metadata) and 'bulk_download_assets' (bulk operation).

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 such as 'get_asset_content', 'create_download', or 'get_download'. The description lacks context about prerequisites, use cases, or exclusions, leaving the agent without direction for selecting among related tools.

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