get_articles_by_date_and_author_id

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

No annotations provided, yet the description adds no behavioral traits beyond the name (e.g., read-only, authentication, rate limits). The agent gets no insight into side effects or requirements.

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?

Single sentence is concise and front-loaded with the core action. However, it is so minimal that it fails to convey additional context that would earn its place beyond a title.

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?

Despite 4 parameters and no output schema, the description omits return format, pagination details, and interactions with sibling tools. Agents lack sufficient info to use the tool 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 coverage is 100% with example values for each param. Description does not add extra meaning beyond what the schema provides, such as date format or pagination behavior. Baseline 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?

Description clearly states verb (Get) and resource (Articles) with filters (date, Author ID), distinguishing it from siblings like get_articles_by_date or get_articles_by_keyword. However, it does not explicitly differentiate from similar tools.

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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives. Lacks any mention of when-not-to-use or context for selection among many sibling tools.

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