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Retrieve commit history with author, date, and message details. Control results using a limit parameter to view specific numbers of commits.

Instructions

Get commit history with author, date, and message. Use limit to control results (default: 20).

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
limitNoNumber of commits (default: 20)
Behavior3/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It discloses the default limit behavior, which is useful, but doesn't mention ordering (chronological/reverse), pagination, format of returned data, or any error conditions. For a read-only tool with no annotations, this is minimally adequate but lacks depth.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Two sentences with zero waste: first states purpose and key attributes, second explains parameter usage. Perfectly front-loaded and appropriately sized for a simple tool.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a simple read tool with 1 parameter and no output schema, the description covers basics but lacks details on return format, ordering, or error handling. Without annotations, it should ideally mention it's a safe read operation. It's minimally complete but could be more informative.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents the 'limit' parameter with its default. The description adds no additional semantic context beyond restating the default value. Baseline 3 is appropriate when schema does the heavy lifting.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the verb ('Get') and resource ('commit history') with specific attributes (author, date, message). It distinguishes from siblings like git_show (single commit) or git_file_history (file-specific), but doesn't explicitly name alternatives. The purpose is specific and unambiguous.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description implies usage for viewing commit history with optional limit control, but doesn't explicitly state when to use this vs. alternatives like git_file_history (for specific files) or git_show (for single commits). No guidance on prerequisites or exclusions is provided.

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

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