get_analytics

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It states the tool retrieves data but doesn't specify if it's read-only, requires permissions, has rate limits, or what the output format looks like (e.g., JSON structure, pagination). This leaves significant gaps for a tool that likely involves data access.

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 a single, efficient sentence that directly states the tool's purpose without unnecessary words. It is front-loaded and appropriately sized, making it easy to parse quickly, though it could benefit from more detail given the lack of annotations and sibling context.

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 complexity of analytics tools, no annotations, no output schema, and multiple sibling tools, the description is incomplete. It doesn't explain what 'network analytics' entails, how results are returned, or differentiate from similar tools, leaving the agent with insufficient context to use it effectively without trial and error.

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 has 100% description coverage, with the 'time_range' parameter well-documented via enum and description. The tool description adds no additional parameter semantics beyond what the schema provides, such as explaining how the time range affects analytics or default behavior, so it meets the baseline for high schema coverage without extra 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?

The description clearly states the action ('Get') and the resource ('network analytics and time-series data'), making the purpose understandable. However, it doesn't differentiate this tool from sibling tools like 'get_stats' or 'check_health', which might also provide analytics or health metrics, leaving some ambiguity about its specific scope.

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 no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'get_stats' or 'check_health'. It lacks context about prerequisites, such as whether network data must be available or if authentication is needed, and offers no explicit when-not-to-use scenarios or comparisons with siblings.

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