get_shows_by_id_aliases

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

The annotations already establish that this is read-only, idempotent, open-world, and non-destructive, and the description's 'GET' aligns with that. The description adds little behavioral context beyond the endpoint, such as pagination or empty-result behavior, but for a simple read operation this is not a large gap.

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?

Three short lines: purpose, endpoint, and the single argument. The endpoint is front-loaded and there is no filler or repetition of schema/annotation content.

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?

Given the one-parameter input, rich annotations, and presence of an output schema, the description is mostly adequate. It lacks usage guidance and any note about response behavior beyond the endpoint, so it is not fully 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?

With 0% schema description coverage, the description carries the parameter burden. It clarifies that 'id' means 'the id/slug of the resource,' which goes beyond the schema's bare string type, though calling the target a generic 'resource' is slightly vague.

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 clear action: 'Get all show aliases' and includes the exact endpoint, so an agent knows it retrieves aliases for a specific show. It does not explicitly contrast with close siblings like get_movies_by_id_aliases, but the show-scoped resource makes the purpose fairly unambiguous.

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 gives no when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites, and no mention of alternatives or exclusions. The usage context is only inferable from the tool name and endpoint, not stated in the description.

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