get_recent_slates

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must disclose behavioral aspects. It merely states 'get' without mentioning side effects, permissions, data usage, or any rate limits. There is no mention of read-only behavior or potential impact, making it insufficiently transparent for a tool with no annotation support.

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 highly concise, consisting of two short sentences. It efficiently states the purpose and usage without any redundant information, making it easy to parse and understand.

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 simple getter with one parameter and no output schema, the description covers the core functionality and provides a usage hint. It lacks details on return format or any edge cases, but these are not required given the simplicity. Overall, it is sufficiently complete for its purpose.

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?

The schema fully describes the only parameter 'limit' with its default and max. The tool description does not add any extra meaning to this parameter beyond what's in the schema, so it meets the baseline for high schema coverage (100%).

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?

Clearly states it retrieves the user's recent Monday slates and consideration items, with specifics like concept, why-now, receipts, reactions. The verb 'get' and resource 'slates' are specific, but it does not explicitly differentiate from sibling tools that might also fetch slates, such as competitive analysis tools.

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?

Provides explicit usage guidance: 'Use for questions about their slates.' This indicates when to invoke the tool. However, it lacks exclusionary guidance (e.g., when not to use) and does not compare with alternatives, leaving some ambiguity in the broader toolset.

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