get_referees_by_season_id

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

No annotations provided. The description does not disclose any behavioral traits such as pagination, filtering, or side effects. Since it is read-only, but not explicitly stated, and no mention of parameter behavior beyond schema.

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?

Single sentence, front-loaded with the core purpose. Could be slightly more informative without being verbose, but it is concise with no wasted words.

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?

With 7 parameters and no output schema, the description is insufficient. It does not mention pagination, field selection, locale, or other capabilities. Sibling tools indicate many similar referee endpoints, but no contextual guidance is provided.

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 parameters are already described in schema. The tool description adds no extra meaning beyond what schema provides (e.g., what include, select, filters do). 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 'Get referees who officiated in a specific season' clearly states the action (get) and resource (referees filtered by season). It distinguishes from siblings like get_all_referees (no filter) and get_referee_by_id (single referee).

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 such as get_all_referees or get_referees_by_country_id. Does not specify that a season_id is required (though that info is in schema).

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