List Visitor Logs

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, destructiveHint=false, idempotentHint=true. The description adds behavioral details: default date range (current date), pagination control via page/per_page, and that response includes pagination metadata. This adds value beyond annotations.

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 concise (a few sentences) and well-structured: purpose, filtering guidance, pagination info, required parameters, and link to docs. It front-loads key information without unnecessary fluff.

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?

Given the tool's complexity (8 parameters, no output schema), the description provides sufficient context: return format (JSON array), pagination metadata, date handling, and a link to further docs. It covers all essential aspects for correct invocation.

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?

Input schema has 100% coverage with descriptions. The description reiterates the required project_id parameter and mentions date format (YYYY-MM-DD) and pagination defaults but does not add significant new meaning beyond the schema.

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 it returns all Visitor Logs for the current date and explains the purpose: to enumerate Daily Log records, find IDs, or filter by query parameters. It distinguishes itself from create/delete/update siblings by focusing on listing, but does not explicitly differentiate from show_visitor_logs (single log).

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 context for when to use this tool (paginated overview, finding IDs, filtering) and notes date default behavior. However, it lacks explicit guidance on when not to use it (e.g., for a single log by ID) and does not mention alternatives among sibling tools.

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