get_release

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

No annotations are present, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only implies a read operation via 'Get' and does not disclose behaviors such as error handling for unknown tags, authentication requirements, or whether include_html_description alters the response. This is a minimal disclosure at best.

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, front-loaded sentence with no filler words. Every word contributes to identifying the operation.

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?

With no annotations and no output schema, the description leaves important context unaddressed. It does not explain the role of project_id (marked optional but likely necessary in practice), the effect of include_html_description on the response, or what a caller should do if the tag does not exist. The description is too sparse for a tool with three parameters and no behavioral metadata.

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 reinforces that tag_name is the primary lookup key but adds no additional meaning beyond the schema's own parameter descriptions.

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 states a specific verb ('Get') and resource ('a release') with a clear selection criterion ('by tag name'), distinguishing it from sibling tools like list_releases, create_release, and update_release. It does not explicitly differentiate from get_milestone or get_issue, but the resource name 'release' and tag-based lookup make the purpose clear.

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?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as list_releases or download_release_asset. The description does not mention how to discover tag names, when project_id should be supplied, or any exclusions.

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