clickup_get_chat_channel

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, destructiveHint=false. Description adds return fields and error handling specifics (404 returns Error string). Does not contradict annotations and provides useful behavioral context beyond annotations.

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 with clear sections: purpose, when to use/not use, returns, example, error handling. Every sentence adds value. Front-loaded with main action. Length is appropriate with no redundancy.

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 annotations and presence of output schema (context signals), description covers purpose, usage, error handling, and return fields. No gaps for a single-item read operation. Complete and informative.

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 already describes all parameters well (e.g., channel_id: 'Id of the Channel to fetch.'). Description adds an example usage for channel_id but no additional semantics for other parameters. Schema coverage is high, so baseline 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?

Description clearly states 'Fetch a single Chat channel's metadata by id'. It specifies the exact resource (chat channel metadata) and action (fetch by id). Differentiates from siblings: lists clickup_get_chat_channels for listing and clickup_get_chat_messages for messages.

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?

Explicit 'When to Use' and 'When NOT to Use' sections provide clear context. States to use for confirming channel type/visibility/etc., and not for listing or reading messages, with specific alternative tool names.

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