get_public_holiday

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

No annotations are present, so the description carries full burden. It only states 'Get', implying a read-only operation, but does not disclose any behavioral traits such as safety (e.g., no side effects), permissions, or rate limits. The description is too brief to provide meaningful transparency beyond the obvious.

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, consisting of a single sentence. It is front-loaded and contains no wasted words. However, it may be too brief, potentially missing useful context that could be added without losing conciseness.

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?

Given the simplicity of the tool (one parameter, no output schema), the description provides the essential purpose. However, it omits any indication of the return value or the structure of the response. With no output schema, this gap could be filled with a brief mention. The description feels minimally adequate.

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 has one parameter (public_holiday_id) with no description, and the schema coverage is 0%. The description only mentions 'by ID' without elaborating on the type, format, or how to obtain the ID. The description adds minimal value over the schema.

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 action ('Get') and the resource ('a single public holiday'), specifying retrieval by ID. This distinguishes it from list_public_holidays, which likely returns multiple. However, it does not mention what information is returned, which could reduce clarity.

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 explicit guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives like list_public_holidays or assign_public_holidays_to_user. The context of retrieving a single holiday by ID is implied, but without explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use instructions, the agent may not choose optimally.

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