zpa_get_segment_group

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, so the description adds no behavioral context (e.g., error handling, permissions, or what happens if the segment group does not exist). With annotations providing the safety profile, the description misses opportunities to add value.

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 at 5 words; no wasted text. However, the brevity sacrifices necessary detail, so it's not a model of effective conciseness.

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 zero schema documentation and no output schema, the description leaves out crucial parameter semantics and behavioral details. For a simple retrieval tool, it should at least specify the required parameter and its role.

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?

With 0% schema description coverage, the description must explain parameters. It fails to mention that group_id is the required identifier or explain microtenant_id's purpose. The agent gets no help understanding how to use the parameters.

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 'Get one ZPA segment group' clearly identifies the action (get) and the resource (ZPA segment group), and implicitly distinguishes from sibling tools like zpa_list_segment_groups that retrieve multiple items.

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 guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., zpa_list_segment_groups), or prerequisites like requiring a valid group_id. The agent must infer usage from the name alone.

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