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get_pod_logs

Retrieve real-time logs from Kubernetes pods by specifying namespace, pod name, and optional filters like container name or tail lines.

Instructions

Retrieves logs for a specific pod.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
clusterNoTarget cluster name (default: 'default')
podNameYesThe name of the pod
namespaceYesThe Kubernetes namespace
tailLinesNoNumber of lines to tail from the end of the logs
containerNameNoOptional: specific container name for multi-container pods
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations provided. The description does not mention behavior such as log truncation, rate limiting, authentication requirements, or whether it returns raw text. It only states what it does, not how it behaves.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Single sentence, front-loaded with the main action, no superfluous words. Perfectly concise.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Adequate for basic understanding but lacking return format details or common usage patterns. Given 5 parameters and no output schema, the description is too minimal for safe invocation.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100%, and the description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema. For example, it doesn't clarify default behavior when tailLines is omitted or what happens if containerName is not provided for a multi-container pod.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description uses a specific verb 'retrieves' and resource 'logs for a specific pod', clearly distinguishing from siblings like list_pods or describe_pod.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like kubectl logs, or any prerequisites. The description is purely functional without context.

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

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