get_document_grid_settings

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must convey behavioral traits. It states only that the tool gets settings, a common read operation. However, it does not disclose the return format, potential cost or restrictions, or what happens if no grid settings exist. The lack of output schema amplifies the need for more behavioral context.

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, direct sentence of 6 words with no fluff. It efficiently conveys the core function without extraneous detail. This is ideal conciseness.

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 no parameters, output schema, or annotations, the description is functional but minimal. It adequately states the tool's purpose but leaves agents without knowledge of the return structure or edge cases. For a zero-parameter getter, it is minimally complete but not robust.

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 tool has no parameters. According to rules, with 0 params the baseline is 4, and the description doesn't need to add param information. This score reflects that the schema already fully describes the lack of parameters.

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 verb 'Get' and resource 'grid settings' clearly indicate the tool retrieves grid configuration. The presence of sibling 'set_document_grid_settings' further clarifies it as the read counterpart. However, the description is generic and doesn't specify which grid settings (e.g., baseline, document grid) are included.

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 explicit guidance on when to use this tool. The name and context imply it should be used before setting or inspecting grid settings, but no alternatives or conditions are mentioned. Minimal guidance is inferred from the sibling setter tool.

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