Get Launch

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

Given no annotations, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. It fails to mention any behavioral traits such as whether this is a read-only operation, what data is returned, authentication requirements, or potential side effects. The description is inadequate for safe agent invocation.

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 concise (4 words), which is efficient but at the cost of missing valuable information. A balance between brevity and informativeness is needed; this leans too far toward under-specification.

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 is simple with one parameter but has no output schema and no behavioral context. The description does not explain what the tool returns or any error conditions, leaving the agent without essential completion context for a retrieval operation.

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 100% for the single parameter (launchId). The description adds no additional meaning or usage context beyond the schema's 'Launch ID' label, so 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 action ('Get') and the resource ('launch') filtered by ID. It effectively distinguishes this tool from sibling tools like launch_list (list all launches) or launch_create (create a launch) by specifying that it retrieves a single launch by its identifier.

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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as launch_list or launch_get_statistic. It implies usage when a specific launch ID is known, but lacks explicit context, prerequisites, or alternative suggestions.

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