Get Form

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

The annotations (readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, destructiveHint=false) already establish the safety profile, but the description adds no additional behavioral context such as what exactly is returned, potential errors, or authorization requirements beyond what the schema states. The description is neutral but does not enhance transparency.

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 sentence, but it is under-specified rather than concise. It fails to provide necessary context or details, making it inadequate for an AI agent to understand the tool's purpose and usage.

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?

Given the presence of rich annotations, a fully described schema, and an output schema, the description is minimally adequate. However, it lacks any contextual details about what 'form' refers to or how it fits with related tools, so it is not fully complete.

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%, with both form_id and user_google_email having descriptions. The tool description adds no parameter-related information, but since the schema fully documents the parameters, the 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 'Get a form.' simply restates the tool name without adding any specific detail about what the form retrieval entails. It lacks information on what a 'form' is in this context (e.g., Google Form structure, settings) and does not explicitly distinguish from sibling tools like get_form_response, making it nearly tautological.

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 or how it compares to alternatives. It does not mention any context, prerequisites, or exclusions, leaving the agent without information about appropriate usage scenarios.

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