ambari_alerts_getalertdetails

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must carry the full burden of behavioral disclosure. The description merely states 'Get details', implying a read operation, but it does not reveal any side effects, required permissions, or what constitutes 'details' (e.g., returned fields like name, severity, etc.).

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 concise sentence with no redundant information. It is appropriately sized for a simple read operation, though it could be slightly improved with structured formatting (e.g., noting that it's a read operation).

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 tool's simplicity (2 params, no output schema), the description is adequate but lacks context about what 'details' include, prerequisites (e.g., an existing alert definition), or typical use cases. It meets the minimum viable standard but is not comprehensive.

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, the parameters are already well-documented in the schema. The description adds no additional semantics beyond what the schema provides (clusterName and alertId). Baseline score 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 'Get details for a specific alert definition' clearly specifies the verb 'get' and the resource 'alert definition details'. It effectively distinguishes from sibling tools like 'ambari_alerts_getalertdefinitions' (which lists definitions) and 'ambari_alerts_getalerts' (which gets alert instances).

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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. For example, it does not indicate that this tool should be used when the alert definition ID is known, nor does it mention other tools like 'get_alertdefinitions' for listing or 'get_alertsummary' for aggregated data.

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