midnight-get-latest-updates

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

ReadOnlyHint already signals no side effects. Description adds 'across Midnight repositories' context but no additional behavioral traits (e.g., rate limits, pagination). No contradiction.

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?

Two sentences, front-loaded with the action. The second sentence adds minor utility but does not waste space.

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?

Adequate for a simple read tool with annotations. Lacks details on return format or ordering, but no output schema exists to compensate.

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 coverage is 100% with clear parameter descriptions. Description does not add extra meaning beyond schema. Baseline 3 applies.

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?

Description states 'Retrieve recent changes and commits across Midnight repositories' with a clear verb and resource. It distinguishes from siblings like midnight-get-file or midnight-get-latest-syntax, though no explicit differentiation is provided.

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?

Says 'Useful for staying up-to-date' but provides no when-to-use, when-not-to-use, or alternatives. Given many sibling tools, agent lacks guidance on selection.

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