get_workspace_action

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, so the bar is lower. The description's 'Get' wording is consistent with a read-only operation but adds no extra behavioral context beyond the annotations, such as whether the action is active or archived.

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?

Two concise sentences with the core purpose front-loaded. No redundant phrases; the workspace_id hint is a useful inline addition without bloating the description.

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 getter with two parameters and no output schema, the description covers the basic purpose and workspace_id source. However, it omits how to obtain action_id, which is a critical input for the tool, and gives no hint about the returned 'full details' structure.

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. It explains workspace_id well ('target workspace ID — get available IDs from list_workspaces()'), but action_id is only imprecisely described via 'by ID' with no indication of where to obtain valid action IDs.

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?

States a specific verb ('Get'), resource ('workspace automation action'), and scope ('full details') with an explicit 'by ID' qualifier. This clearly distinguishes it from sibling tools like list_workspace_actions, which lists, and create/update/delete, which mutate.

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 usage for retrieving a single action's details ('by ID') but does not explicitly state when to choose this over list_workspace_actions or other siblings. It does provide a useful hint for workspace_id (get from list_workspaces()), but no exclusions or direct comparisons.

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