get_api_for-http

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

No annotations are provided, and the description does not disclose behavior such as whether the tool fetches data from a source, is read-only, or requires network access. The agent lacks essential information about side effects or prerequisites.

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 extremely short and not verbose, but it is also not a complete sentence, bordering on a fragment. It earns its place minimally but fails to convey necessary information efficiently.

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?

The tool has no output schema, no annotations, and the description does not explain what the tool returns or how to interpret results. For a retrieval tool, this is incomplete and may lead to incorrect invocation.

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 already describes both parameters ('class' and 'method') with clear semantics. The description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema, and coverage is high, so baseline of 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 'Node.js API: HTTP' indicates the topic but does not explicitly state the action (e.g., retrieve, list). The verb is implied by the tool name, but the description adds little clarity. Among siblings, it differentiates by module but not by operation.

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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'search-nodejs-modules-api-documentation' or other module-specific tools. The description lacks any context for usage decisions.

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