get_obligation_first_record

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

With no annotations available, the description carries the behavioral burden. 'Get' clearly signals a read-only retrieval operation, and 'generated' adds a small behavior note, but it does not mention errors, return format, authorization, or any edge-case behavior.

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 states the action, target resource, and required inputs with no filler or redundancy. The important information is front-loaded and the description is easy to parse quickly.

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?

For a simple get-by-key tool with fully documented parameters, the description is nearly complete. The main gap is the lack of any direct comparison with sibling get_record or record-list/record-search tools, though the narrow resource naming mostly compensates.

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?

Input schema coverage is 100% and the description only restates 'by kind and ID' without adding new meaning. The parameter descriptions already cover what kind and ID refer to, so this is adequate but not additive.

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 a specific verb ('Get'), a clearly defined resource ('generated Obligation-First authority, proceeding, allegation, determination, or tombstone record'), and the lookup key ('kind and ID'). This makes it easy to distinguish from generic siblings like get_record and list_records.

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 the tool should be used when a caller has a record kind and ID, but it does not explicitly contrast it with alternatives such as get_record or search_records. There is no when-not-to-use or prerequisite context provided.

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