get_order_detail

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It states the tool is a read operation, but does not disclose any potential side effects, permission requirements, rate limits, or details about the response format beyond listing a few content categories.

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, concise sentence that immediately conveys the tool's purpose and scope. It is front-loaded with the main action and resource, followed by specific content examples, with no unnecessary words.

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?

The tool has no output schema and no annotations, so the description must cover return expectations. It lists several content areas (product, payment, logistics, discounts) but is not exhaustive about the complete response. Given the presence of many sibling order-related tools, a bit more context on coverage would improve completeness, but the description is acceptable for a basic get-detail 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%, as the single parameter order_id is well-described with its source (query_orders) and clarification that it is not order_number. The tool description adds no additional parameter semantics, so the baseline score of 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?

The description clearly states it retrieves complete information for a single order, listing product details, payment, logistics, and discounts. This distinguishes it from list-oriented tools like query_orders, though it doesn't explicitly differentiate from more specific order detail tools such as get_order_delivery or get_order_transactions.

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 explicit guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. While the mention of 'complete information' implies a general-purpose use, there are no clear when-to-use or when-not-to-use instructions, and no alternative tools are named.

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