Get current college baseball conference standings including wins, losses, win percentage, runs scored, runs allowed, run differential, streak, and games back.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| conference | No | Conference name (e.g., "SEC", "Big 12", "ACC", "Big Ten"). Optional; omit for all conferences. |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint, covering the safety profile. The description adds the 'current' aspect and the list of returned stats, which is useful but does not provide additional behavioral context like pagination or rate limits.
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 that front-loads the verb and resource, then lists the data fields. Every word serves a purpose with no redundancy or filler.
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 read-only tool with one optional parameter and no output schema, the description adequately communicates the return content by listing the stats. The lack of explicit 'all conferences' mention is covered by the schema. Overall, it is complete for the tool's simplicity.
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 100% with a clear description of the 'conference' parameter, including examples and note about omitting for all conferences. The description does not add parameter semantics beyond the schema, so baseline 3 is appropriate.
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: retrieving current college baseball conference standings with a detailed list of included statistics. It distinguishes itself from sibling tools like rankings and scoreboards by specifying 'standings' and the exact metrics.
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 you need conference standings) but does not explicitly mention when to use this tool over alternatives like bsi_get_rankings or bsi_get_scoreboard. No exclusions or alternative recommendations are provided.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
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Each tool targets a distinct resource: game details, player stats, rankings, scoreboard, standings, team schedules, and web search. There is no overlap between these purposes, and the descriptions make the boundaries clear.
Six tools follow a consistent 'bsi_get_<resource>' pattern, while 'bsi_search_intel' deviates by using 'search' instead of 'get'. This is a minor inconsistency but still readable and predictable overall.
With 7 tools, the set is well-scoped and each tool serves a distinct function. The count is appropriate for a sports information server, not too thin or overbearing.
The tool set covers major aspects of college baseball: games, players, rankings, live scores, standings, schedules, and narrative context via web search. No significant gaps are apparent, and the search tool provides a fallback for any uncovered queries.
