Get log

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. 'Fetch' signals a read operation, and the explicit '(superuser only)' requirement is valuable. However, it does not mention error behavior, response shape, or whether the entry may contain sensitive data.

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 sentence with no filler. It front-loads the core action, object, lookup key, and access restriction in minimal, precise wording.

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 one-parameter fetch operation, the description covers the essential information: what to fetch, how to identify it, and the access restriction. It does not need an output schema or elaborate return documentation; the only minor gap is absence of guidance about alternatives or error cases.

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 100%, and the description essentially restates the id parameter's purpose ('by its id') without adding format, source, or usage details. Since the schema fully documents the parameter, 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 names a specific verb ('Fetch'), a specific resource ('single log entry'), and the lookup key ('by its id'). This clearly distinguishes it from sibling tools like list_logs and get_logs_stats.

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 implies when to use the tool: when you need one log entry by ID, and it notes the superuser requirement. However, it does not explicitly contrast it with list_logs or get_logs_stats, so an agent must infer the boundary between single-entry and list/stats operations.

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