itglue_get_password

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

With no annotations, the description adequately discloses behavioral traits: fetching one password by ID and the conditional behavior for revealing the plaintext value requiring a confirmation parameter. It does not cover error cases or rate limits, but for a simple get operation, this is transparent.

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 extremely concise, using a single sentence and a conditional phrase. It is front-loaded with the primary purpose and wastes no 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?

Given the simplicity of this get-by-ID tool, the description covers the main action and the key optional behavior. The absence of an output schema is compensated by the clarity of the purpose, though a brief mention of the return value would improve completeness.

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?

The input schema already provides detailed descriptions for all three parameters. The description adds minimal extra meaning beyond restating the conditional usage of showPassword and confirm. With 100% schema coverage, a 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 the action 'Fetch one password' with the specific resource (password) and distinguishes from siblings that create, delete, or search passwords.

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 clear guidance on when to use the optional showPassword parameter and its required confirm argument, offering good context for usage. However, it does not explicitly state when not to use the tool or mention alternatives like search_passwords for non-ID-based retrieval.

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