Container Stats Tool

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It implies a read-only operation via 'Get' but does not state whether the stats are a snapshot or stream, whether the call may be resource-intensive, what permissions are required, or any other behavioral trait beyond the basic retrieval.

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, front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. It is appropriately sized for the simplicity of the tool and conveys the core action immediately.

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?

An output schema exists, so return values need not be explained. The single parameter is fully documented in the schema. However, with no annotations, the description lacks usage guidelines and behavioral context (e.g., performance impact, output freshness), leaving it minimally viable but with clear gaps.

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 input schema has 100% description coverage for the single 'name' parameter, so the schema already documents the parameter semantics. The description adds no additional meaning beyond what the schema provides, which is acceptable given the high coverage, leading to the baseline score of 3.

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 states a specific verb (Get) and resource (container resource usage statistics), making the purpose clear. However, it does not distinguish this tool from siblings like container_inspect_tool, container_top_tool, or container_logs_tool, which also provide container information.

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?

There is no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as container_inspect_tool or container_top_tool. The description only implies its usage context by naming the resource, but no when/when-not conditions or alternatives are provided.

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