Get pod logs

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false, covering the safety profile. The description adds only the word 'recent', which is redundant because the schema's tailLines property already documents the default of 200 lines from the end. No additional behavioral context (e.g., default container selection behavior) is disclosed.

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, concise sentence that front-loads the core action ('Fetch recent logs') and the resource ('pod container'). Every word earns its place with no filler or redundancy.

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?

For a read-only log-fetching tool, the description plus the fully annotated schema and safety annotations provide enough to call it correctly. It lacks mention of the plain-text output format or potential log volume, but these are not critical for invocation correctness. A higher score would require the description to handle more operational nuance.

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 100%, so the structured data already documents all six parameters. The description's 'recent' loosely maps to tailLines but adds no new semantic meaning beyond what the schema provides. Baseline 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 'Fetch recent logs from a pod container' uses a specific verb and resource, clearly distinguishing this from sibling tools like get_pod (pod metadata) and list_pods (enumeration). An agent can immediately identify what this tool does without opening the schema.

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 usage context is implied by the verb 'Fetch' and the resource 'logs', but the description does not explicitly state when to prefer this tool over alternatives, nor does it mention exclusions. Sibling tools like get_pod exist for other pod details, but no routing guidance is provided.

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