telegraph_get_views

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

No annotations provided, and the description only states a read operation without disclosing rate limits, error handling, or what happens for invalid pages. The behavioral burden is not met.

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 concise single sentence, no fluff. Front-loaded with purpose and filter options. Minor improvement could include structure for optional parameters.

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?

Lacks details on return value, units, pagination, and error scenarios. Given no output schema and no annotations, the description is insufficient for a tool with 5 parameters and possible time filtering.

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 has 100% description coverage, so baseline is 3. The description adds 'Can filter by year, month, day, or hour' but does not clarify hierarchical dependencies already implied by 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?

The description clearly states the tool retrieves the number of views for a Telegraph page and mentions optional time filters. This distinguishes it from siblings focused on account or page management.

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 explicit guidance on when to use or when to apply filters. The purpose is clear but lacks context about alternatives or prerequisites.

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