get_dotnet_package

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must fully disclose behavioral traits. It only states 'get latest version', implying a read-only operation, but gives no details on authentication, rate limits, error scenarios (e.g., package not found), or any side effects. This is insufficient for an agent to confidently invoke the tool.

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 of 9 words, highly concise and front-loaded with the key information. No filler or redundancy present; every word earns its place.

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 tool's simplicity (1 parameter, output schema present), the description is nearly complete. It identifies the specific resource and version scope. The output schema handles return format details, so the description does not need to repeat them. Minor gap: no mention of behavior when package name is invalid or network issues, but acceptable for a simple retrieval tool.

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% (package_name described as 'The NuGet package name'). The tool description adds no additional meaning beyond what the schema provides. Baseline is 3; no improvement or degradation.

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 tool retrieves the 'latest version of a .NET NuGet package'. The verb 'get' and the specific resource 'latest version of a .NET NuGet package' are precise, and it distinguishes itself from sibling tools targeting other package ecosystems (e.g., get_npm_package, get_ruby_gem).

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 (e.g., get_package_version for specific versions). It lacks explicit context about prerequisites, limitations, or exclusions, leaving the agent without criteria to differentiate usage cases.

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