recipe_timeline_get_all

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

No annotations exist, so the description carries full burden. It only states the HTTP method and endpoint, failing to disclose pagination, ordering defaults, read-only nature, or any side effects. The lack of behavioral context is a significant gap.

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?

While extremely short, it is not concise—it omits essential information. The description sacrifices guidance for brevity, failing to earn its place as a useful tool definition.

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 the complexity of 7 parameters and no output schema, the description is completely inadequate. It does not explain the resource, return format, or behavior, making it nearly impossible for an agent to use correctly.

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 adds no meaning to any of the 7 parameters. The schema has properties with defaults (e.g., page, perPage, orderDirection) but their purpose and acceptable values are undocumented in both schema and description, leaving the agent uninformed.

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 indicates a GET request to retrieve all timeline events ('Get All' + endpoint path). This clearly distinguishes it from siblings like recipe_timeline_get_one (single event) and recipe_timeline_create_one. However, it does not explain what a timeline event is, leaving some ambiguity.

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 explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. While sibling names imply this is for listing all events, the description does not mention conditions, prerequisites, or cases where other tools are preferred.

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