thincms_get_redirect

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

Without annotations, the description bears full responsibility for behavioral disclosure. It states 'Get', implying a read operation, but does not confirm non-destructiveness, discuss permissions, or what happens on failure (e.g., not found). The existence of the confirmProductionWrite parameter in the schema, which is for write operations, is not addressed.

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, efficient sentence front-loading the core purpose. While it could be more informative, it avoids extraneous 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 get-by-ID tool with well-documented parameters and no output schema, the description is mostly adequate. It could mention that the return value is the redirect object, but the lack of output schema reduces the need.

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%, so the baseline is 3. The description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema; the schema already provides detailed descriptions for siteId and confirmProductionWrite.

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 the verb 'Get', the resource 'redirect', and the identifier 'by ID'. This distinguishes it from sibling tools like thincms_list_redirects (list all) and thincms_create_redirect (create).

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 usage when you have a specific redirect ID, but it does not provide explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., use thincms_list_redirects to find an ID first). No exclusions or context are given.

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