ig_get_account_insights

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

No annotations are supplied, so the description must convey behavioral details, but it only states the action and lists common metrics. It does not disclose whether this is a safe read-only operation, how date range and period parameters behave, or any pagination/response characteristics.

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 brief and front-loaded with the core purpose, and the metrics list is useful without being verbose. It avoids redundancy, though formatting could be tighter.

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?

With five parameters, no annotations, no output schema, and a rich sibling context, the description is too sparse. It omits parameter values/ranges, account ID format, and return structure, so an agent would likely need additional information to invoke the tool successfully.

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?

The schema provides zero descriptions for parameters, and the description only adds meaning for the 'metrics' parameter by listing common metric names. It does not explain the meaning of ig_account_id, since, until, or period, leaving most parameters ambiguous.

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 retrieves account-level insights for an IG Business account, using a specific verb and resource. The 'account-level' qualifier distinguishes it from sibling tools like ig_get_insights, which likely target media-level insights.

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 is provided on when to choose this tool over related insight tools such as ig_get_insights, insights_get_account_summary, or pages_get_insights. It also doesn't mention prerequisites like having a linked IG Business account or required permissions.

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