zda_get_webhook
Retrieve a Zendesk webhook configuration by ID, including its full definition.
Instructions
Fetch a single Zendesk webhook by ID, including its full definition.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | String object ID |
Retrieve a Zendesk webhook configuration by ID, including its full definition.
Fetch a single Zendesk webhook by ID, including its full definition.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | String object ID |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description must fully convey behavioral traits. It only states it fetches data with no mention of read-only nature, authentication requirements, or side effects. This is insufficient for a tool with no annotation support.
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 a single, well-structured sentence that conveys the essential information without waste. It is front-loaded with the verb and resource.
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 one-parameter tool with no output schema, the description is fairly complete. It covers what the tool does and the key parameter. However, with no annotations, a brief mention of read-only nature would have been beneficial, but not critical.
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 input schema has 100% description coverage for the single 'id' parameter, which is already described as 'String object ID'. The description adds no further meaning beyond that. Baseline 3 is appropriate.
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 the tool fetches a single Zendesk webhook by ID, with its full definition. It uses a specific verb ('Fetch') and resource ('Zendesk webhook'), distinguishing it from sibling list/create tools.
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 explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance is given. While the purpose implies use when needing details of a specific webhook, no alternatives or exclusions are mentioned, making it adequate but not exemplary.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
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