get_template

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only states 'Get one template by id' and does not mention that the operation is read-only, does not execute the template, what happens if the id does not exist, or what the response contains. The verb 'get' weakly implies retrieval, but the description does not explicitly rule out side effects or distinguish behavioral safety from execute_template.

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, front-loaded sentence with no filler. Every word contributes to the core meaning, and the most important scoping detail ('one template by id') appears clearly.

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?

The one-parameter schema keeps complexity low, but there is no output schema and no explanation of what a 'template' contains or returns. The presence of execute_template among siblings makes the missing distinction between retrieving and executing a template a meaningful gap; the description does not fully equip an agent to use this tool correctly in context.

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%, so the description must compensate. 'by id' adds the semantic that the required id parameter is the lookup key for the template, which is useful but minimal; it does not provide format, source, or examples. The parameter name and schema already communicate that id is a required string.

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 template by id' uses a specific verb and resource, clearly indicating a single-template retrieval operation. The singular scope ('one') and the 'by id' qualifier distinguish it from siblings like list_templates, delete_template, save_template, and execute_template without needing to inspect schemas.

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?

There is no guidance about when to use this tool versus alternatives such as list_templates or execute_template. An agent is not told to use get_template for retrieving a saved definition, list_templates for enumerating templates, or execute_template for running a template.

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