LicenseKeys_Retrievealicensekey

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

No annotations are present, so the description should cover behavioral traits. It mentions no authentication requirements, side effects, or constraints beyond the generic retrieval action. The description is insufficient for safe operation.

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?

At one sentence, it is concise but not effectively so. It adds no value beyond the tool name and could be considered under-specified rather than concise.

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 lack of output schema and minimal parameters, the description fails to clarify how to specify which license key (by ID?) or what the response contains. It is incomplete for effective use.

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 100% (one parameter 'include'), but the description adds no meaning beyond 'Query parameter: include'. It does not explain what 'include' controls (e.g., related objects, fields).

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 'Retrieve a license key', which is a clear verb+resource pairing. However, it does not distinguish from sibling tools like LicenseKeys_Listalllicensekeys (list all) or LicenseKeyInstances_Retrieveali (retrieve instance), leaving ambiguity about scope and specificity.

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 offers no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. While the name implies retrieving a single key, no explicit context or exclusion criteria are provided.

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