get_project

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

With no annotations, the description relies on 'Get' to convey a read-only operation. It does not disclose behavior such as error handling, response format, or whether details include nested resources. For a simple read, this is adequate but not rich.

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 with no redundant information, achieving high clarity in minimal space.

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 get-by-ID tool with one well-described parameter, the description is sufficient for basic selection and invocation. However, with no output schema, it does not clarify what fields constitute 'details,' leaving some uncertainty about the return value. This is a minor gap.

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 fully describes the sole parameter projectId ('The Railway project ID'), and the description adds no additional parameter context. The description's mention of 'a specific Railway project' aligns with the parameter, but no extra semantic value is provided beyond the schema.

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's function: 'Get details of a specific Railway project'. The verb 'Get' and the resource 'details of a specific Railway project' make the purpose unambiguous and distinguish it from list-oriented siblings like list_projects.

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 implies usage when a specific project ID is known and detailed information is needed, but it does not explicitly state when to use this over list_projects or provide exclusions. Guidance is implied rather than explicit.

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