excel_get_range

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

No annotations provided. Description mentions routing and authentication scope but fails to disclose behavioral traits like read-only nature or safety. Annotations are absent, so description should compensate but does not.

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?

Very concise two-sentence description plus parameter list. Front-loaded with the tool name. No unnecessary content, but could be more informative.

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?

Despite having an output schema, the description lacks context about what the tool does (retrieve a range in Excel), what arguments are needed in the JSON, and how to format them. Incomplete for an agent to use correctly.

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 0%. Description only says the parameter is a JSON string of arguments, without explaining what those arguments should contain (e.g., spreadsheet, range reference). Minimal value added beyond 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 only states it's an Excel connector operation for get_range, but does not explain what get_range means (e.g., retrieving cell data). It is vague and does not distinguish it from sibling tools like excel_update_range.

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 guidance on when to use this tool vs alternatives. Sibling tools (e.g., excel_update_range, excel_list_worksheets) exist, but the description provides no context for selection.

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