get_recent_requests

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It indicates a read operation ('Get') and mentions a 'status summary', but does not explain return format, pagination behavior, authorization requirements, or any limitations. This is insufficient for a tool that returns potentially complex request data.

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 sentence with no wasted words. It front-loads the primary purpose and includes key capabilities ('status summary and filtering') in a compact form, making it easy to parse.

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?

Despite having a fully self-documenting schema, the tool lacks annotations and an output schema. The description does not explain what the returned data looks like beyond a vague 'status summary', nor does it clarify the meaning of 'recent' (though the hours parameter helps). Given the complexity of HTTP request data and the lack of structured output info, this is incomplete.

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 descriptions cover 100% of parameters, so the baseline is 3. The description adds only generic mention of 'filtering', which maps to method and status parameters, but does not enrich parameter semantics beyond what the schema already provides.

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 tool retrieves recent HTTP requests, which is specific and distinct from sibling tools like get_recent_files or get_recent_transactions. It also mentions 'status summary and filtering', adding scope and unique functionality, but does not explicitly differentiate from list_requests or get_request.

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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like list_requests or get_request. It does not state any exclusions or prerequisites, leaving usage context entirely implicit or absent.

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