log_start

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

The word 'bounded' adds useful behavioral context beyond the annotations, implying the log job has a finite duration. However, the description does not clarify side effects such as whether a new job replaces an existing one, whether telemetry accumulates, or how stopping/exporting relates to this job.

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?

A single sentence contains the core action and key qualifiers with no filler. It is front-loaded and appropriately sized for the tool's apparent simplicity.

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?

With no output schema, minimal annotations, and zero parameter descriptions, the description is too sparse to fully support correct invocation. An agent would still not know what values channels should contain or how interval_ms and duration_seconds relate to the bounded job.

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 0%, so the description carries the burden of explaining parameters, but it does not mention channels, interval_ms, or duration_seconds at all. The term 'bounded' hints at duration but is insufficient for understanding the required 'channels' parameter.

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 uses a specific verb ('Start') and a specific resource ('bounded host-side telemetry log job'), clearly distinguishing this from siblings like log_status, log_stop, and log_export. It communicates both the action and the scope of the operation.

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 given about when to use this tool versus related siblings such as log_status, log_stop, or log_export. An agent must infer that starting a log is the initial step; no exclusions, prerequisites, or alternatives are mentioned.

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