get-note

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, and the description corroborates with 'Fetch' and 'GET'. It adds useful behavioral context beyond annotations by specifying the required sales:read scope and the exact REST endpoint, which helps an agent understand authorization needs.

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 efficient sentence that front-loads the action and resource, then adds the endpoint and scope. No filler or redundant content.

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?

For a simple read-only fetch with one well-documented parameter, the description, schema, and annotations provide enough information to invoke the tool correctly. It does not describe the return shape, but the resource name and endpoint strongly imply the response, and no output schema exists to expect richer documentation.

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 schema already fully documents the single id parameter with type, bounds, and description, so the description adds no additional semantic meaning. Baseline of 3 is appropriate because schema coverage is 100%.

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 starts with a specific verb and resource ('Fetch a sales note') and reinforces it with the exact endpoint and scope. This clearly distinguishes it from list-notes and other get-sibling tools.

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 tool's purpose and required id imply it is for retrieving one note when its id is known, but it does not explicitly say when to use it over list-notes or other alternatives. No when-not-to-use guidance is provided.

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