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htb_season_user_ranks

Retrieve all seasonal ranks for a given Hack The Box user ID to track their performance across seasons.

Instructions

Return all seasonal ranks for a specific HTB user id.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
user_idYes
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations, the description should disclose behavioral traits. It only states the return value without mentioning side effects, authorization needs, rate limits, or any constraints.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Single sentence with 10 words, no fluff, directly conveys the function.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a simple single-parameter query tool, the description is mostly adequate, but it lacks any information about output format, error handling, or pagination, which are not covered by annotations or output schema.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 0%. The description barely adds meaning beyond the parameter name 'user_id'—it just says 'for a specific HTB user id', which is already obvious from the name.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the verb 'return' and resource 'all seasonal ranks' for a specific user id, distinguishing it from similar sibling tools like htb_season_leaderboard or htb_season_user_rank.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives; no mention of prerequisites, exclusions, or context.

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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