get_nutrition_daily_settings

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

No annotations are present, so the description carries the full burden. It implies a read-only operation via 'Get' and 'Returns' but does not explicitly mention side effects, permissions, rate limits, or error behavior.

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 brief and focused, with no redundant wording. It front-loads the purpose and immediately explains the return content and parameter format.

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 read-only getter with one parameter, the description is complete: it states what is retrieved, what is returned, and the date format. No output schema is provided, but the description sufficiently describes the expected response.

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 schema provides only 'date' as a string with no description. The tool description adds the crucial format 'YYYY-MM-DD', which fully clarifies the parameter's expected value.

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?

Clearly states the tool 'Get nutrition plan/settings for a date' and describes the returned data: calorie targets, macronutrient goals, and plan configuration. This distinguishes it from sibling tools like set_nutrition_daily_settings and get_nutrition_daily_meals.

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 explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as get_nutrition_daily_meals or get_nutrition_daily_food_log. The read-only intent is implied by 'Get' but not stated as a direct instruction.

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