drive_get

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden. It discloses export behavior for Docs, Sheets, and text files but omits details like read-only nature, authentication, error handling, or behavior for unsupported file types.

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?

A single sentence with no wasted words, front-loaded with the key purpose 'Fetch a file'. Extremely concise and well-structured for quick comprehension.

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?

While output schema exists, the description covers only Docs, Sheets, and text files, leaving gaps for other file types (e.g., images, PDFs). It also doesn't specify response format or limitations, so completeness is moderate.

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 coverage is 0%, and the description adds no meaning to the two parameters (account, file_id). It does not explain the account enum values or the file_id's role, leaving the schema to stand alone.

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 'Fetch a file' as the action, specifies export formats for different file types (Docs as Markdown, Sheets as CSV, text files raw), and distinguishes from sibling tools like drive_search and drive_update.

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 retrieving file content with specific export formats, but does not explicitly state when not to use it (e.g., for metadata retrieval or binary files) nor mention alternatives or prerequisites.

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