wxoGetVitalSignsInformation

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

With no annotations, the description carries full burden. It discloses the data source and the possibility of returning None, which is useful. However, it does not mention permissions, error behavior, or side effects, leaving some gaps for a read operation.

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 a single, well-structured sentence that leads with the action and includes a clear list of data types. No wasted words.

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 description is adequate for a simple getter but lacks parameter semantics and usage context. The output schema is present, so return values are covered, but the purpose is clear enough to be minimally complete.

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% and the description does not explain any of the three required parameters. Patient_id is somewhat inferable from context, but age and sex are unexplained. The description adds no meaning beyond the schema's field names.

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 returns patient vital signs with a specific list of data types (blood pressure, pulse, etc.), and the verb 'Returns' plus resource 'vital signs' differentiates it from sibling tools that handle drug or medical information.

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 vital sign data is needed, and the explicit source ('from the bedside system') gives clear context. It does not mention exclusions or alternatives, but the sibling tools are clearly distinct, so context is sufficient.

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