get_releases

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full behavioral disclosure burden. It only states what information is returned and does not mention ordering, default behavior, read-only nature, failure modes, or any side effects. This minimal disclosure is insufficient for full behavioral transparency.

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?

One short, front-loaded sentence that immediately states the action and the key returned content. Every word contributes to meaning, and there is no redundant filler.

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?

The tool is simple with one optional parameter and no output schema, so a brief description is reasonable. However, it leaves out useful context such as ordering, pagination, and default behavior beyond the schema. It is adequate but has clear 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?

The only parameter, 'limit', is already fully described in the schema with its default value, so schema description coverage is 100%. The description adds the word 'recent' but provides no additional parameter semantics beyond the schema, meeting the baseline.

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 ('Get') with a clear resource ('recent releases') and names the payload contents ('version info, release notes, and assets'). This makes the purpose easy to identify, though it does not explicitly differentiate the tool from potentially overlapping siblings like get_app_versions.

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 description implies usage when one wants recent release information, but provides no explicit guidance on when to choose this tool over alternatives or any exclusions. The large sibling list includes version-related tools, but no distinguishing usage context is given.

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