get_shows_by_id_seasons

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds no behavioral detail beyond this – it does not mention pagination, the meaning of 'extended', or what data the response contains. The description is consistent with annotations but contributes little incremental transparency.

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 text is short and the core action is front-loaded. However, the endpoint line 'GET /shows/{id}/seasons' largely repeats information already encoded in the tool name and schema, adding marginal value for the space it occupies.

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 read tool with an output schema and annotations carrying the safety profile, the essentials are present. The main gap is the under-specified 'extended' parameter, which is the only optional behavior an agent would need clarified to make optimal calls.

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 compensate for both parameters. It explains 'extended' only as 'Extended information to include in the response' without specifying valid values or what the extended fields are, and 'id' is merely labeled 'id/slug of the resource'. This is minimal compensation, leaving the agent guessing about the extended parameter's semantics.

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?

States a clear verb-resource action: 'Get all seasons for a show.' This distinguishes it from get_shows_by_id_seasons_by_season, which fetches a single season. Purpose is unambiguous, though it does not explicitly name the sibling differentiation.

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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It does not mention the related single-season tool (get_shows_by_id_seasons_by_season) or the extended parameter options. The description simply restates the endpoint without any usage context or exclusions.

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