get_popular_searches

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

With no annotations, the description must reveal behavioral traits, but it only notes a plan requirement. It fails to mention whether the operation is read-only, what data is returned (e.g., count, time range), or any side effects, leaving the agent without critical behavioral context.

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 extremely concise, but the first clause 'Top search queries' is vague and adds little beyond the tool name. The plan restriction is useful, but overall the text is under-specified rather than efficiently complete, so it does not fully earn its place.

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 zero-parameter analytics tool, the description misses important context such as the time period covered, how 'top' is defined, or the expected response format. Without this, the agent cannot accurately predict the tool's output or usage, making the description incomplete for effective invocation.

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 tool has zero parameters, so the schema is empty and the description does not need to explain any inputs. The plan restriction is the only additional semantic, but it's not param-related; the baseline of 4 is appropriate due to the absence of parameters.

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 'Top search queries' is a bare noun phrase that essentially rephrases the tool name 'get_popular_searches' without adding a verb or specifying the resource scope. It does not clearly state that this returns a list of search terms, making it tautological rather than informative.

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 only guidance provided is 'PRO plan or higher', which is a plan restriction, not an indication of when to use this tool versus alternatives like get_failed_searches or get_analytics. There is no mention of use cases, prerequisites, or exclusions relative to sibling tools.

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