get_user_directive_notes

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and idempotentHint=true, so the description's additional context (database source, AND logic, no-filters behavior) is useful but not extensive. It does not disclose pagination, ordering, or return format, but the safety profile is clear.

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 consists of two concise sentences that are front-loaded with essential information. Every sentence adds value: it states the action, the database, the filter logic, and the default behavior. No unnecessary words.

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?

Without an output schema, the description does not explain return values, pagination beyond the 'limit' default, or ordering. For a simple read tool with 7 parameters, it provides the core functionality but misses details that could help the agent understand the full result structure.

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 100% with each parameter having a description. The description only summarizes 'optional filters' without adding extra meaning beyond what the schema provides. Baseline 3 is appropriate given high 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 clearly states the verb ('Get'), resource ('notes from user_directives.db'), and behavior ('with optional filters'). It distinguishes from siblings like 'search_user_directive_notes' and 'get_notes_comprehensive' by specifying the database and filtering logic.

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 explains that filters use AND logic and that no filters returns all notes, but it does not explicitly guide when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'search_user_directive_notes' or 'get_notes_comprehensive'. No when-not or alternative suggestions are provided.

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