nexus_get_latest_updated

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, openWorldHint, idempotentHint, and non-destructive behavior, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds useful detail about the fixed limit of 10 results and the array return type, but otherwise does not describe additional behavioral traits such as sorting or authentication.

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?

A single, front-loaded sentence conveys the operation, scope, count limit, and output type without filler. Every part of the description contributes useful 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?

For a simple one-parameter read-only tool with a rich output schema and strong annotations, the description is nearly complete. The only notable gap is the lack of clarification against similarly named sibling tools, which could cause an agent to select the wrong endpoint.

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 fully covers the only parameter, domain_name, including examples and the note that it is not the display name. The description adds no extra parameter semantics beyond indicating the tool operates 'for a game,' so the baseline of 3 applies.

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 a specific operation: get the 10 most recently updated mods for a game, and it notes the return shape as an array of mod info objects. It is clear but does not explicitly differentiate itself from similar siblings like nexus_get_updated_mods or nexus_get_latest_added.

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 is provided about when to use this tool versus similar alternatives such as nexus_get_updated_mods, nexus_get_latest_added, or nexus_get_trending. The phrase 'for a game' implies the scope but does not help an agent choose among the closely related listing tools.

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