Get podcast

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

Annotations already declare the safety profile (readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, destructiveHint, openWorldHint). The description adds useful context: it reads account data and OAuth integrations require the podcasts:read scope. That's a genuine addition beyond annotations, though it omits return format, error behavior, or pagination 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?

Three short sentences, front-loaded with the action. No wasted words, though the second and third sentences are fragmentary and could be slightly more structured.

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 retrieval tool with full schema coverage and no output schema, the definition covers identity, safety, auth scope, and required IDs. It lacks return-value hints and any indication of what happens when IDs don't match, but is minimally adequate given the rich annotations.

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%, so all three parameters are already documented in the schema, including patterns and the account default. The description adds nothing about parameter semantics beyond what the schema provides, so baseline 3 applies.

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 clear verb+resource ('Get podcast'), distinguishing it from siblings like podcasts_list_podcasts and podcasts_get_episode. However, it doesn't explain what a 'podcast' object contains or how it differs from list_podcasts beyond the singular/plural distinction, leaving some ambiguity for an agent navigating many similarly-named siblings.

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 versus podcasts_list_podcasts or podcasts_get_private_feed. The description mentions 'Reads account data' but doesn't say when this retrieval is appropriate or what prerequisites exist beyond the required IDs.

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