get_session_history

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

No annotations provided, so description must disclose behaviors. The description implies read-only but does not mention authentication, error handling, or side effects. Inconsistency arises with the limit parameter's description ('most recent N') contradicting the main description's 'full' and 'oldest first'.

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 of 12 words, front-loading the core action and resource. No unnecessary information.

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?

The description is adequate given low complexity, but lacks details on return format (structure of audit log entries), behavior when limit is used (order), error handling, and pagination. No output schema further heightens the need for these details.

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 50% (only limit has a description). The main description does not clarify the session_id parameter beyond its type, and the limit parameter's description ('most recent N') contradicts the main description's 'full' and 'oldest first', causing confusion.

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 verb 'Retrieve' and the resource 'full timestamped audit log for a session', with ordering 'oldest first'. It distinguishes from sibling tools like log_exchange (logging) or list_sessions (listing sessions).

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?

The description provides clear context for when to use this tool (to retrieve history of a session). However, it does not explicitly exclude alternative uses or mention when not to use it, such as if a more filtered query is needed.

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