get_site_stats

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

No annotations are present, so the description must carry the burden. It explicitly lists the returned metrics (total posts, comments, latest post, DB status) and implies a read-only operation via 'Get'. It does not state side-effects, but none are implied or suggested. This is adequate for a simple stats 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?

Single sentence, front-loaded with the verb 'Get' and resource, and lists the specific stats. No 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?

The tool has no parameters and no output schema. The description enumerates what will be returned (total posts, comments, latest post, DB status), making it self-sufficient for an agent to understand outcome. No gaps.

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?

Zero parameters, so the rule for 0 params sets baseline 4. The description adds no param information because there are none. It does clarify the output contents, which is helpful.

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 retrieves overview stats for AR LABS, listing specific metrics (total posts, total comments, latest post, database status). This distinguishes it from sibling update/upload/delete tools, which are content mutations.

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 implies use for site-wide overview stats, contrasting with resource-specific tools. It does not explicitly state when not to use it, but the 'overview' framing makes its purpose clear among CRUD siblings.

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