get_alert_notifications_by_entity

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

No annotations are provided, and the description only restates the function without disclosing behavioral traits like whether it returns all notifications or paginates, whether it requires specific permissions, or if it is read-only. The description adds minimal value beyond the tool name.

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 short sentence, which is concise but not structured to front-load key information. It omits typical elements like indicating it's a retrieval operation or listing return structure, making it less useful than it could be.

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 presence of an output schema and many similar sibling tools, the description is insufficient for an agent to confidently select and invoke the correct tool. It lacks context on scope, limitations, and relationship to alternatives, leaving significant 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?

With 0% schema description coverage, the description adds the phrase 'by entity type and ID', explaining that the two required parameters are the entity type and entity ID. This provides basic semantic mapping but lacks details like allowed values, format constraints, or examples, which would be helpful.

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 action 'Get' and the resource 'alert notifications by entity type and ID', specifying that filtering is by both entity type and entity ID. However, it does not explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like 'get_alert_notifications_by_entity_type' which only requires entity type, but the parameter list makes the distinction implicit.

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 such as 'get_alert_notifications', 'get_alert_notifications_by_entity_type', or 'get_alert_notifications_by_entity_type_and_name'. The agent must infer usage purely from parameter differences.

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