Get an environment lease

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is clear. The description adds the HTTP method (GET) and authorization class (board_or_agent), which provides some context. However, it does not disclose any further behavioral traits (e.g., rate limits, error scenarios), so it adds modest value beyond 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 concise with two sentences, but it omits useful information such as parameter details and usage context. While not verbose, the brevity comes at the cost of completeness.

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 that the tool has one required parameter, an output schema, and is part of a large sibling set related to environment leases, the description is insufficiently complete. It does not describe the return value, the concept of a lease, or any side effects. An agent would have to infer much from the tool name and schema alone.

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%, so the description must compensate. The description mentions the endpoint includes {leaseId} but does not explain what a lease ID represents, how to obtain it, or any constraints on the value. This leaves the agent without semantic understanding of the sole parameter.

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 an environment lease', which specifies the verb and resource. The name and title align. However, it does not explicitly differentiate from the sibling tool pc_get_environments_by_id_leases that lists leases for an environment, so while the purpose is clear, it lacks explicit sibling differentiation.

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?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. The description mentions the HTTP endpoint and authorization class but does not specify prerequisites, when not to use it, or how it differs from related tools like pc_get_environments_by_id_leases.

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