Get account notifications

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=true, covering the safety profile. The description adds that the response contains a count and a list of notices and gives examples of notice types (new teacher feedback, fan-club prompts), which is useful context beyond annotations, but it does not mention authentication requirements, rate limits, or pagination.

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?

A single, front-loaded sentence that packs the purpose, context (parent dashboard), and return shape without filler. It could be marginally more scannable, but it is efficient and earns its place.

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 no-parameter read tool with no output schema, the description provides enough context: it states what the feed contains, where it appears, and gives examples of notices. It is nearly complete, though a hint about when to call it (e.g., to check for new activity) would close the remaining gap.

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?

The tool takes zero parameters, so there are no parameter semantics to explain. The baseline for zero parameters is 4, and the description correctly avoids discussing a nonexistent input 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?

States a specific verb ('Return') and resource ('notification/activity feed on the parent dashboard') and clarifies the payload ('with a count and the list of notices'). It does not explicitly distinguish itself from siblings like artsonia_get_feedback, which could also return teacher feedback, so it falls short of a 5.

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 what the tool returns but gives no guidance on when to use it versus alternatives such as artsonia_get_feedback or artsonia_set_notifications. There are no explicit when/when-not conditions or references to sibling tools.

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