getOperationsForDatabase

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It states 'get' (read-only) but does not mention return format, pagination, the meaning of 'recent', or any filtering/scoping behavior. This is minimal transparency for a tool that likely returns a list of operations.

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 sentence with no filler words. It is front-loaded with the action and resource, making it maximally concise at the cost of depth.

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 (which covers return values), the description lacks essential context: it does not explain the role of account_handle, what 'recent' means, or how results are scoped. For a tool with 2 parameters and no annotations, the description is under-specified.

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%: the description does not explain either parameter. The required database_handle is hinted by 'specific database', but the optional account_handle is completely unexplained, and no parameter semantics or syntax details are provided to compensate for the low schema coverage.

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 recent operations for a specific database' uses a specific verb ('get'), a specific resource ('operations for database'), and the 'ForDatabase' naming clearly distinguishes it from sibling tools like getOperationsForApp and getOperationsForVhost.

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 (when you need operations for a database) but does not explicitly state when to use it over alternatives or any exclusions. There is no mention of using other tools for app or vhost operations, so guidance is only implied.

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