get_milestone

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

With no annotations present, the description carries the disclosure burden. 'Get details' conveys a read-only operation, which is the main behavioral trait, but it does not disclose potential 404 behavior, required permissions, or what fields the returned details include. This is adequate 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?

A single, front-loaded sentence with no filler. Every word earns its place, and the core intent is immediately visible.

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 tool with no annotations and no output schema, one generic sentence leaves the agent without guidance on return contents, required parameter combination, or how to disambiguate from the many milestone-related siblings. More context about what 'details' includes would make this 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?

Input schema coverage is 100%, and the schema already documents project_id and milestone_id clearly. The description adds no parameter-level meaning beyond 'specific milestone', so it earns the baseline 3.

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 operation ('Get details') and the resource ('a specific milestone'), making it evident this is a singular read. However, it does not explicitly distinguish itself from related milestone tools such as get_milestone_issue or get_milestone_merge_requests, so it stops short of a 5.

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 word 'specific' implies use when the agent already has a milestone_id and wants one milestone rather than a list, which is a weak signal toward list_milestones as the alternative. There is no explicit when-to-use, when-not-to-use, or alternative routing, so guidance is only implied.

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