get_financial_summary

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

No annotations exist, placing full burden on description. The description only states it retrieves data, omitting behavioral traits like data freshness, permissions, error handling, or whether it's read-only. Barely meets basic expectations.

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 short and includes Args/Returns sections, but the Returns section is vague ('dict: Financial summary data'). Some redundancy with schema. Could be more efficiently structured.

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?

No output schema and vague return description ('dict: Financial summary data'). Does not clarify what fields are included, making it incomplete for agents. Among 70+ siblings, lacks differentiation from get_financial_summary_v2.

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 description coverage is 0%, but the tool description defines ticker as 'The symbol of the stock,' which adds minimal value. With only one parameter, the description adds some meaning but lacks detail like format (e.g., uppercase) or constraints.

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 'Retrieve a financial summary for a stock' using a specific verb and resource. While it distinguishes from siblings like get_full_financials or get_fast_info by its focus on 'financial summary,' it does not highlight how it differs from get_financial_summary_v2, a direct sibling.

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?

No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., get_financial_summary_v2, get_full_financials). No prerequisites, when-not-to-use, or context provided.

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