Get Admin Guide

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must convey behavioral traits. It states it 'Returns... as an embedded resource' but does not disclose whether it is read-only, any error conditions (e.g., unknown topic), or if it requires authentication. Without annotations, this is insufficient for an agent to understand side effects or failure modes.

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, well-structured sentence that is front-loaded with the core purpose. It wastes no words and is efficient.

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?

There is no output schema or description of the returned content format (e.g., sections, length, structure). The description also does not help differentiate from the many similar documentation tools available, and given the lack of annotations, it leaves significant gaps for an agent to understand when this specific tool is appropriate.

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 schema already provides detailed descriptions for each parameter, including common topics and version examples. The description adds no additional parameter semantics beyond what the schema provides, so a baseline of 3 is appropriate.

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 it retrieves Splunk administration documentation for specific topics, with a clear verb (Get) and resource (administration documentation). While it distinguishes from generic docs tools like get_splunk_documentation by focusing on 'administration', it does not explicitly differentiate from similar tools like get_troubleshooting_guide or get_config_spec, so it's not 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?

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus the many sibling documentation tools (get_splunk_documentation, get_troubleshooting_guide, get_config_spec, etc.). The tool name suggests admin topics, but the description does not state any exclusions or alternatives, leaving the agent to infer usage from the name and schema.

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