get_recipe_history

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

No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. It discloses that it fetches versions 'in order' and that each version's notes explain changes, which is useful behavioral info. However, it doesn't explicitly state read-only status, error behavior, or any side effects. For a fetch operation, this is reasonable but not exhaustive. Given no annotations, a score of 3 reflects adequate but not outstanding transparency.

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 two concise sentences. The first states the action and purpose, the second gives usage guidance. No fluff, clearly front-loaded with the core function.

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 the simplicity (one parameter, no nested objects), the description covers the essential behavior. It mentions the order and the notes field, and the output schema likely details the return structure. It doesn't address edge cases like a missing recipe, but for a simple fetch tool, that is minor. A score of 4 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 has 0% coverage (no description for 'name'). The tool description does not explicitly describe what 'name' refers to, though the context implies it's the recipe name. The description provides no additional guidance on the parameter's format, meaning, or constraints. With no schema description, this is a significant gap.

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 action ('Fetch every saved version of a recipe'), the resource (recipe history), and the order ('in order' to see evolution). It explicitly distinguishes from get_recipe (which presumably returns the current state) by highlighting the historical perspective. The verb 'Fetch' is specific and the resource is unambiguous.

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 gives a clear context: 'Use this before assuming a recipe's current numbers are the only numbers it ever had.' This implies when to use it (when you need to see evolution) and when not to (when you only need current numbers). It doesn't explicitly mention alternatives, but the context implies get_recipe for current state. Slight deduction for not explicitly naming the alternative tool.

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