get_updates

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

Without annotations, the description carries the burden. It only says 'Get recent updates', but does not explain important behaviors like whether updates are cleared after retrieval, how offset affects polling, or rate limits. Some transparency, but lacking key details.

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 very concise with one sentence. It is front-loaded and efficient, but it could benefit from a bit more context without being verbose.

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?

Given that an output schema exists and siblings are provided, the description is minimally complete. However, it does not mention what types of updates are returned (e.g., messages, callbacks) or how to handle pagination, leaving gaps for a new agent.

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% and the description adds no extra meaning beyond the schema's parameter descriptions. Baseline of 3 is appropriate since the schema already documents limit and offset clearly.

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 'Get recent updates from Telegram', specifying the action (get) and resource (updates from Telegram). However, it does not explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like get_me (user info) or send_message, so it loses a point.

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 implies usage for fetching updates but provides no explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance. No alternatives are mentioned, 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.