getEnvironmentByAppVersion

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

No annotations are provided, so the description bears the full burden of disclosing behavior. It states the output values (PROD/DEV) and the basis (app version), but does not disclose how the platform and buildVersion parameters influence the result, nor does it describe any edge cases or failure 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 a single, direct sentence that conveys the essential purpose without unnecessary words.

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 getter with straightforward parameters and no output schema, the description is mostly sufficient, clearly stating the return values and the input basis. However, it could be more complete by mentioning that platform and buildVersion are also inputs to the environment determination, and by clarifying the return structure.

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?

All three parameters have descriptions and defaults in the schema, giving a high coverage baseline. The description adds that the determination is based on the app version and that the return values are PROD/DEV, but does not explain the exact role of each parameter or how they are combined.

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 uses a specific verb ('Get') and identifies a clear resource ('environment type (PROD/DEV)') with a scoping condition ('based on app version'). It is distinct from sibling getter tools.

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?

The description expresses a clear purpose, implying the tool should be used when an environment type needs to be determined from version information, but offers no explicit guidance on when not to use it or which alternatives might be better suited. No exclusions or alternative references are provided.

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