get_agile_board

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

No annotations available, and the description does not disclose behavioral traits such as read-only nature, error handling, or authorization requirements. Minimal beyond the core action.

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?

Extremely concise: one sentence for purpose plus a simple args list. No extraneous text, front-loaded with key information.

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?

Despite a short description, the existence of an output schema likely covers return details. The description adequately identifies the board retrieval mechanism, though it omits behavior on missing boards.

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 0%, so the description compensates by indicating 'name' accepts board name, ID, or URL, and 'instance' is optional. This adds significant meaning beyond schema titles.

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 agile board details by name, ID, or URL. This distinguishes it from siblings like 'get_agiles' (listing all boards) and 'get_sprint_board' (board sprints).

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 on when to use or when not to use this tool versus alternatives. The context implicitly suggests it for retrieving a single board's details, but lacks clear exclusion criteria.

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