app_version_listing_get

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

Annotations already provide readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false. The description adds no behavioral context beyond stating the HTTP method (GET) and a spec link. It does not disclose auth requirements, error states, or response details.

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 sentence followed by a spec link. It is concise, front-loaded with the action and resource, and contains no unnecessary words.

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 absence of output schema and low schema coverage, the description is incomplete. It does not describe the return format, possible errors, or the relationship to other version-listing tools. However, the annotations cover safety aspects, and the spec link provides additional detail.

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%, and the description does not explain the parameters appSoftwareId or buildNumber. It only mentions 'for a specific build number,' which partially clarifies buildNumber but leaves appSoftwareId undefined. The parameter names are somewhat self-explanatory, but no additional meaning is provided.

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 action 'Get' and the resource 'version-listing for a specific build number.' It distinguishes from sibling tools like app_version_listing_create and app_version_listing_update by focusing on retrieval.

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 usage for a specific build number but does not explicitly differentiate from related tools like app_version_listings_list_all or provide when-not-to-use guidance. Sibling tools exist for creation and updates, but no direct comparison.

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