get_workspace

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It indicates a read-only operation through 'Get' but does not mention return format, error behavior, or required permissions. For a simple get-by-ID tool, this is minimally acceptable but lacks additional context.

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 that directly states the tool's purpose without any filler or redundant information.

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 get tool with an output schema, the description is adequate. It clearly identifies the resource and operation, while the schema and output schema cover the technical details. The existence of sibling tools like list_workspaces provides surrounding context for how this tool fits into the broader API.

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 defines one required integer parameter, workspace_id, and the description has 0% explicit coverage of it. However, the phrase 'specific workspace' implicitly references the ID, and the schema field name is self-explanatory. The description adds marginal meaning but does not fully compensate for the lack of parameter detail.

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 uses the verb 'Get' with a specific resource ('workspace'), clearly indicating a read operation for a single workspace. It distinguishes itself from sibling tools like list_workspaces and create_workspace by focusing on a specific identified workspace.

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 a specific workspace ID is known, but provides no explicit guidance on when to use it versus list_workspaces or other workspace-related tools. It does not state any exclusions or alternatives, leaving the usage context implicit.

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