openf1_overtakes

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and openWorldHint, so the agent knows this is a safe, read-only operation. The description adds the return format and states no auth is needed. It does not disclose pagination, rate limits, or edge cases like 'latest' behavior beyond what schema already says. This is adequate but not rich.

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 two sentences and a return-type list. Every part earns its place: purpose, return fields, and auth note. It is front-loaded and free of fluff.

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?

For a simple filtered-list tool with 4 params and no output schema, the description is reasonably complete. It includes the return array shape, which compensates for the lack of output schema. It doesn't cover every possible edge case, but the annotations and schema fill most 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?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so all four parameters are already documented (session_key, meeting_key, overtaken_driver_number, overtaking_driver_number). The description adds no additional parameter semantics, so the baseline of 3 applies.

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 tool's function: 'Overtake events in a race — who passed whom, when, and for which position.' This is a specific verb-resource pair and distinguishes it from sibling OpenF1 tools (laps, pit, position, etc.) by focusing on overtakes. The return format is also explicitly listed.

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 context implies usage: fetch overtakes for a race session, optionally filtered by driver numbers. However, there is no explicit comparison to alternatives like openf1_position or openf1_laps, nor any 'when not to use' guidance. The presence of a required session_key is clear from schema, not described.

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