get_unit_system

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. 'Get ... from profile' clearly signals a read-only, non-mutating operation, but it does not provide additional behavioral context such as default behavior, error cases, or authentication requirements. For a zero-parameter getter, this is acceptable but not rich.

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, front-loading the action and the resource. Every word contributes meaning.

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 the tool has zero parameters, and an output schema is present, the description is largely complete for invoking the tool correctly. It could add a note about which sibling tools might overlap, but that is not essential for this simple lookup.

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 tool has no parameters, so there is nothing for the description to clarify beyond the empty input schema. The baseline score of 4 applies because parameter semantics are trivially complete.

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 identifies the action (get), the resource (user's preferred unit system), and the source (profile). This distinguishes it from broader profile-related siblings like get_user_profile and get_userprofile_settings by focusing specifically on unit system.

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 the tool should be used when the agent needs the user's preferred unit system, which is adequate for a simple getter. However, it does not explicitly state when not to use it or mention alternative tools that might also expose unit system data.

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