Get agent instructions file

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

Annotations already provide readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint, covering safety and idempotency. The description adds the HTTP method (GET) and authorization class ('board_or_agent'), which are useful behavioral traits not in annotations. No contradictions found.

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 concise with two sentences, front-loading the core purpose. The second line provides additional context (HTTP operation and authorization). While brief, it avoids unnecessary verbosity, though it could include more behavioral info without losing conciseness.

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 tool's simplicity (single-parameter GET with output schema defined), the description is minimally adequate. However, it does not explain what the instructions file contains or how it relates to the instructions bundle tool. More context would help an agent avoid confusion with similar tools.

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?

The schema coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate. It mentions the Paperclip operation URL '/api/agents/{id}/instructions-bundle/file', which implicitly clarifies that the required 'path.id' parameter is the agent ID. This adds meaningful context beyond the schema.

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 'Get agent instructions file', which specifies the verb and resource. However, it does not differentiate from sibling tools like pc_get_agents_by_id_instructions_bundle, which retrieves the entire bundle. The operation and authorization details add context but do not clarify the distinction.

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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like pc_get_agents_by_id_instructions_bundle. There is no mention of prerequisites, context, or when not to use the tool. With many sibling tools, this omission is a significant gap.

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