subscriptions.get

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden of behavioral disclosure. It fails to confirm this is read-only/safe, does not mention potential errors (not found, invalid ID format), or disclose rate limiting concerns.

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 six words. Action-first structure is appropriate. However, given the lack of schema descriptions and output schema, this verges on under-specification rather than elegant minimalism.

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?

Barely adequate for a simple retrieval tool. With no output schema and zero parameter schema descriptions, the description should ideally describe the return value (subscription object) and parameter constraints, but does neither.

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 has 0% description coverage. The description mentions 'by id' which maps to the required parameter, but provides no details on ID format, valid examples, or semantic meaning beyond the implicit 'identifier for subscription'.

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?

States specific verb (Get) and resource (Ryft subscription) with scope identifier (by id). The phrase 'by id' implicitly distinguishes from sibling subscriptions.list which retrieves multiple, though it doesn't explicitly contrast singular vs. plural retrieval.

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 provided on when to use this versus subscriptions.list or other siblings. No mention of prerequisites (needing a valid subscription ID) or error conditions (e.g., 404 if ID not found).

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