Get the current agent

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, destructiveHint=false. The description adds the authorization class and endpoint, which provide minor additional context but do not reveal further behavioral traits (e.g., impact, data returned). No contradiction with annotations.

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 very short (two sentences) but the first sentence is redundant with the title. However, it is concise and front-loads the purpose. Could be slightly improved by removing the tautology.

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 simplicity of the tool (no parameters, read-only, output schema available), the description provides the endpoint and authorization class, which is sufficient for an AI agent to understand its function. Could mention that it returns the authenticated agent's details, but output schema covers that.

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?

There are zero parameters, so schema coverage is 100%. Per rubric, baseline is 4. No parameter description needed, and none 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 name and title clearly indicate retrieval of the current agent. The description restates the purpose and adds the API endpoint, but lacks explicit differentiation from sibling tools like pc_get_agents_by_id. Still, the purpose is unambiguous.

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 the API endpoint and authorization class but offers no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., pc_get_agents_by_id for other agents). No when-not or context for selection.

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