get_cluster_scheduling

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

No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. It mentions the operation is reading configuration (shutdown hours, etc.), but does not disclose read-only nature, permission requirements, or side effects. Basic transparency but could be more explicit.

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?

Very concise, three sentences with a structured args list. No redundant information; each sentence contributes essential detail. Front-loaded with purpose.

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?

For a simple read tool with 3 parameters and an output schema, the description covers purpose, parameter semantics, and what configuration is retrieved. Could mention prerequisites (e.g., valid cluster_id) or error conditions, but still fairly complete.

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 coverage is 0%, but description adds significant semantic meaning: explains cluster_id format with example, account_id defaulting to env var, and cloud provider options with default. Goes well beyond the bare schema.

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?

Clearly states it retrieves scheduling configuration for an Ocean cluster, specifying exactly what it shows (shutdown hours, scheduled tasks, auto-scaler settings). Distinguishes from siblings like get_cluster and get_cluster_health.

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 explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance. The description implies this is for scheduling config, but lacks comparisons to siblings or conditions to avoid using it.

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