get_podcasts_by_id_search_episode

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint false, covering the safety profile. The description adds the GET endpoint but does not clarify search semantics such as exact vs partial matching, case sensitivity, or behavior when title is omitted/null.

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 compact and well-structured: a one-line purpose, the endpoint, then a minimal Args list. No filler or redundancy, and the key action is front-loaded.

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?

The tool is simple, has an output schema, and annotations cover side effects. Still, the description leaves ambiguity around the optional title parameter and the nature of the search, which are relevant for correct invocation. Overall adequate but with clear gaps.

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 0%, so the description must carry parameter meaning. It identifies id as a path parameter and title as the episode title to search for, which adds some value beyond the raw schema. However, it doesn't state that id refers to the podcast ID or explain the implications of title being optional/default null.

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?

Description opens with a specific verb and resource: 'Find episode by title.' The endpoint line adds podcast context. It doesn't explicitly differentiate from sibling get_podcasts_by_id_episode_by_episode_id, but the 'by title' qualifier makes the distinction reasonably 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?

The description implies when to use it: when you need to find an episode by its title. It does not state exclusions or compare against alternative tools like get_podcasts_by_id_episode_by_episode_id, so guidance is only implicit.

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