Get Drive File Download URL

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

Discloses mode-dependent behavior (stdio vs HTTP), time limit on temporary URL (1 hour), and specifics of export formats for Google native files. Adds significant value beyond annotations, which already indicate safe read-only operation.

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?

Well-structured and front-loaded with the main action, followed by mode differences and native file handling. Every sentence adds value with no repetition or waste.

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?

Fully explains the tool's behavior, return types, export logic, and edge cases. Output schema exists but description doesn't need to repeat return values; it covers all necessary context for agent decision-making.

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 coverage is 100%, so baseline is 3. Description adds meaningful context for export_format, including defaults per file type and valid options, which helps the agent select correct parameter values.

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?

Clearly states the tool downloads a Google Drive file to local disk, with specific behavior for native vs other files. Distinguishes from siblings by detailing the download mechanism and export options.

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?

Provides clear context for when to use (downloading files) and details export formats for different file types. Lacks explicit when-not-to-use or alternative tools, but the context is sufficient for an agent to infer usage.

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