get_posts_by_user

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

With no annotations provided, the description must convey behavioral traits. It only describes the basic operation but omits details like pagination, ordering, authentication requirements, or side effects. A retrieval tool should at least indicate read-only nature.

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 that is front-loaded with the action, resource, and scope. 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?

Given no output schema, the description should hint at return values and behavior. It explains the two types but lacks pagination info, default limit mention (though in schema), and return format. Adequate but with gaps.

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% with descriptions for all parameters. The description adds value by explaining the difference between blog and feed categories, but does not add meaning beyond the schema for limit or username.

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?

Description clearly states verb (retrieves), resource (posts), and scope (authored by or in the feed of a specific Hive user). It distinguishes the two category types (blog vs feed) and differentiates from sibling tools like get_posts_by_tag.

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?

Description explains the two categories (blog = posts by user, feed = posts from users they follow), which implicitly guides usage. However, it lacks explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance compared to alternatives like get_posts_by_tag or get_post_content.

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