get_session_status

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

The description lacks details about behavioral traits. It does not state that this is a read-only operation, nor does it clarify what 'status' and 'history' entail. Since annotations are absent, the description should disclose side effects or permissions, but it does not.

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 very short (one phrase), which makes it concise, but it is too brief to be helpful. It lacks any structure or additional sentences that could provide value.

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?

Despite having an output schema, the description is incomplete. It fails to explain what 'session status' means (e.g., active, idle, closed) or what 'history' refers to. The tool's purpose is not fully conveyed for an agent to invoke it correctly.

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?

Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description does not explain the 'session_id' parameter at all. The agent gets no guidance on what the session_id is, its format, or how to obtain it.

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 'Get current session status and history' clearly states the verb 'Get' and the resource 'session status and history'. It distinguishes from sibling tools like 'list_active_sessions' and 'close_session' which have different purposes.

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 guidance is provided on when to use this tool over alternatives. For example, it does not explain how it differs from 'list_active_sessions' or when to use 'get_session_status' after creating a session.

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