bosch_get_bike

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It discloses that the tool returns 'full bike details including brand, model, frame number, and the cached raw API response'. Mentioning 'cached' reveals important caching behavior. However, it does not discuss permissions or side effects, but for a read-only tool this is acceptable.

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 concise and front-loaded with the purpose. The main sentence is followed by a brief bullet-style list of return fields. Every sentence adds value without redundancy.

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 that an output schema exists, the description does not need to fully document return values, but it still lists key fields. It covers the single input parameter well and explains its source. For a simple retrieval tool, this is sufficiently complete.

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 schema has 0% description coverage, so the description must compensate. It adds meaning to the only parameter (bike_id) by stating it is 'The bike UUID from bosch_get_bikes', indicating provenance and format. This goes beyond the schema's bare 'Bike Id' string.

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 'Get detailed profile for a single Bosch eBike.' This uses a specific verb (Get) and resource (detailed profile for single eBike), distinguishing it from sibling tools like bosch_get_bikes which lists bikes.

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 specifies that bike_id is 'The bike UUID from bosch_get_bikes', implying a prerequisite: call bosch_get_bikes first. This provides clear guidance on when to use this tool, though it does not explicitly mention alternatives or when not to use.

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