veroq_edgar_filings

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

With no annotations, the description discloses return format (list with type, date, description, URL) and cost (1 credit), offering good transparency for a read-only tool.

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?

Description is concise with clear sections (overview, when to use, returns, cost, example), every sentence adds value, no wasted words.

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?

Without output schema, description adequately explains return format; minor gap: 'recent' is vague but acceptable for a simple one-param tool. Sufficient given sibling context.

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 covers the only parameter 'ticker' with description; description adds an example but no extra semantics beyond schema, meeting baseline for 100% coverage.

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?

Description clearly specifies the tool retrieves recent SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) from EDGAR, distinguishing it from sibling tools like veroq_edgar_financials and veroq_edgar_insider.

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?

Explicit 'WHEN TO USE' section describes the use case (viewing a company's recent regulatory filings), providing clear context though no explicit when-not-to-use or alternatives are mentioned.

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