get_drug_warnings

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 states the data source ('FDA labels') without explaining return behavior, pagination, the effect of the 'limit' parameter, or any potential side effects. This is minimal and lacks needed context for an agent to anticipate tool behavior.

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 with no unnecessary words. It is front-loaded with the verb and resource, making it quick to parse.

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?

The tool has no output schema, and the description does not explain what a warning record looks like, whether the result is a list, or how the limit parameter affects results. While parameters are well-documented, the lack of return-value context makes the description incomplete for an agent to understand the full tool behavior.

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 description coverage is 100% with clear descriptions for both 'drug_name' and 'limit'. The tool description itself does not add parameter-specific meaning beyond the schema, but the schema already provides sufficient semantics, so the baseline of 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 uses a specific verb ('Get') and resource ('warnings and precautions for a specific drug from FDA labels'), clearly stating the tool's function. It does not explicitly distinguish from sibling tools like 'get_drug_adverse_reactions' or 'get_drug_indications', but the resource is distinct enough to infer the purpose.

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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It does not mention situations where other tools (e.g., search_drug_labels or get_drug_adverse_reactions) might be more appropriate, nor does it state any exclusions or prerequisites.

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