get_polls

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full disclosure burden. While 'Get' implies read-only behavior, the description fails to clarify pagination behavior, data freshness, rate limits, or whether 'all' refers to active polls only or historical data as well.

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?

Extremely compact at four words with no redundancy. However, given the absence of output schema and annotations, the brevity borders on under-specification rather than optimal information density.

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 zero-parameter tool, the description minimally suffices to identify the resource. However, with no output schema provided, the description omits what data structure or fields to expect in the response, leaving a significant gap for the consuming agent.

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?

Input schema contains zero parameters, establishing a baseline score of 4 per evaluation rules. The description 'Get all' confirms no filtering is possible, which aligns with the empty schema.

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?

Uses specific verb 'Get' and resource 'governance polls', clearly identifying the operation's target. However, the scope modifier 'all' is vague regarding pagination or filtering limits, and it does not differentiate from sibling governance-related tools like 'get_temperature_checks'.

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?

Provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, prerequisites for invocation, or expected data volume. With many sibling 'get_' tools available, the absence of selection criteria forces the agent to guess based on naming alone.

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