acedatacloud_get_deployment_logs

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only says 'get bounded workload logs' without mentioning any side effects, rate limits, ordering, or return behavior. The term 'bounded' hints at tail limits but is not elaborated, and no auth prerequisites are noted.

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, highly concise sentence that includes the key qualifier 'bounded' to set expectations. It is front-loaded and wastes no words, earning full marks for brevity and clarity.

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 simplicity of the log retrieval task and the presence of a rich output schema (as indicated), the description is minimally sufficient. However, it omits details like ordering (e.g., newest first) or any default behavior, which could be important but are not covered by the schema. It does enough for a basic tool but leaves some gaps.

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 input schema already provides 100% coverage of all four parameters with descriptions (tail, since, container, application_id). The tool description adds no additional meaning beyond what the schema captures, so it stays at the baseline for good schema coverage.

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 states 'Get bounded workload logs for a deployment' which clearly identifies the verb (get), resource (logs), and scope (deployment). It distinguishes from siblings like get_deployment_status and get_deployment_events by specifying logs, but it does not explicitly name alternatives, so it stops short of a 5.

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 use this tool versus alternatives. The description does not mention any exclusions, alternatives, or specific scenarios, leaving the agent without context for choosing this over get_deployment_events or other deployment-related tools.

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