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. It discloses the default date range (last 7 days), which is useful behavioral context, but does not clarify whether the operation is read-only, how date boundaries are handled, or any rate limits. This is a moderate disclosure level.

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, front-loaded sentence that clearly states the tool's purpose and outputs. Every word earns its place; there is no fluff or repetition.

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 lacking an output schema and annotations, the description is sufficient for a simple read-only analytics tool with only two optional date parameters. It names the exact outputs, which is adequate. Minor gaps like error behavior or timezone assumptions are not critical for this complexity level.

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% parameter description coverage for the two optional date parameters, so the schema already documents them. The description adds the default behavior ('Defaults to last 7 days') which reinforces but does not extend beyond the schema, so the baseline score of 3 is appropriate.

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 has a clear verb ('Get') and resource ('analytics overview'), and specifies what it returns: top 10 links by clicks, daily click stats, and total link count. It is unambiguous, though it does not explicitly differentiate from the sibling tool 'get_link_stats' in wording, the overview nature is implied.

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 usage for obtaining an analytics overview with a default 7-day window, but it provides no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'get_link_stats' or 'list_links'. No exclusions or alternative scenarios are mentioned.

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