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redfish_get_manager_logs

Retrieve manager event logs from Redfish-enabled systems by providing the manager ID, with an optional limit on the number of entries returned.

Instructions

Retrieve manager event logs

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
limitNo
manager_idYes
Behavior2/5

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

There are no annotations, so the description must carry the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only states 'Retrieve', implying a read-only operation, but does not explain pagination behavior, the meaning of the limit parameter, error handling, or what data is included in the logs. This is minimal and leaves significant gaps.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

The description is a single, clear sentence and is appropriately concise. It is front-loaded with the key action, but it could be expanded with additional context without losing conciseness.

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

Completeness2/5

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

Given the low parameter count and no output schema, the complexity is moderate, but the description is too sparse. It does not clarify what 'manager event logs' contain, how limit affects the result set, or how this relates to sibling logging tools. The description is minimally complete but lacks enough context for a new agent to use it reliably.

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

Parameters2/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description needs to compensate for the lack of parameter documentation. However, it does not mention limit or manager_id at all, aside from the general reference to 'manager' logs. While the parameter names are somewhat self-explanatory, the description adds no semantic value beyond the schema itself.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The description 'Retrieve manager event logs' clearly states the tool's function with a specific verb and resource. It distinguishes from siblings like redfish_get_audit_logs by focusing on 'manager event logs', though it does not explicitly contrast with alternatives.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus the sibling tools such as redfish_get_audit_logs or redfish_clear_logs. There are no stated use cases, exclusions, or prerequisites, leaving the agent to infer 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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