Get captured remote spy logs from Cobalt

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It discloses the prerequisite and filtering capability, but does not mention if the operation is read-only, any side effects, rate limits, or performance implications. A 3 reflects adequate but not comprehensive disclosure.

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 that are clear and to the point, front-loading the purpose. No extraneous information, and every sentence earns its place.

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?

With four parameters and no output schema, the description does not mention return format, pagination, or what 'captured' logs look like. While the prerequisite and filters are covered, there is room for more context to fully describe the tool's input and output behavior.

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 100%, so the baseline is 3. The description adds context that direction and name filters are for narrowing noisy logs, which adds some value beyond the schema. However, it does not add significant new meaning for the limit and maxCallsPerRemote parameters.

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 'List captured Cobalt remote and bindable call logs', providing a specific verb and resource. It also differentiates from siblings like 'clear-remote-spy-logs' by noting it requires 'ensure-remote-spy' first and supports filters.

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?

It explicitly states a prerequisite ('Requires ensure-remote-spy first') and mentions the use of filters to narrow noisy logs. However, it does not provide explicit when-not-to-use or compare to other log-related tools among siblings.

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