getMyCalendarDataByDate

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. While 'Retrieve' implies read-only, the description does not mention side effects, authorization needs, rate limits, or response format. This is insufficient for an agent to fully understand the tool's behavior.

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 sentence with no wasted words. It is front-loaded and efficient. However, it could be slightly expanded to include parameter format without becoming verbose.

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?

Given the tool's simplicity (one parameter, no output schema, no siblings), the description provides the core purpose. However, it lacks details about the date format and what the response contains. This is minimally adequate but leaves gaps for an agent to make assumptions.

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 input schema lists one parameter 'date' with no description (0% coverage). The description vaguely says 'for a specified date' but does not clarify the expected format (e.g., 'YYYY-MM-DD') or any constraints like timezone or allowed values. This adds minimal value beyond the 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 action ('Retrieve'), the resource ('Google Calendar events and meetings'), and the condition ('for a specified date'). It is specific and unambiguous, and with no sibling tools, no further differentiation is needed.

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 this tool versus alternatives is provided, but since there are no sibling tools, the usage context is implied to be any situation requiring calendar events for a specific date. However, no constraints or prerequisites are mentioned.

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