yaaif_ambient_agent_get

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

The verb 'Get' makes the read-only intent clear and no side effects are implied. With no annotations and no output schema, though, the description does not disclose error behavior (e.g., unknown id) or what the returned config actually contains.

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?

One short, front-loaded sentence contains the essential verb, resource, and retrieval condition with no filler. Every word earns its place.

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 one-parameter getter, the description provides enough to invoke the tool. It does not explain what an 'ambient agent config' is or describe the return format, which matters more because there is no output schema or annotations.

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 0%, and the description only says 'by id' without naming or explaining the ambient_agent_id parameter beyond what the parameter name already conveys. It does not compensate for the missing parameter documentation.

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 uses a specific verb and resource ('Get ... ambient agent config') and adds a retrieval condition ('by id'). It clearly states what the tool does, though it does not explicitly contrast it with sibling tools such as yaaif_agent_get.

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 phrase 'by id' implies the tool is for retrieving a single config when the ID is already known, rather than listing or creating configs. However, there is no explicit when-to-use guidance or mention of alternatives among the many sibling tools.

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