Grok Job Result

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

The description indicates a read operation but lacks details on side effects, permissions, error states (e.g., job not found), or limits. Without annotations, the description carries the full burden and fails to disclose important behavioral traits.

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 with no redundancy. However, it is overly brief and omits critical information, making it less effective despite being short.

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 3 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is insufficient. It does not explain the output format, what 'parsed outputSummary' entails, or how maxChars affects results, leaving the agent underinformed.

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 0% and the description does not explain any of the three parameters (cwd, jobId, maxChars). It provides no semantic meaning beyond what the schema's property names imply.

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 verb 'Read' and resources 'stdout/stderr tails' and 'parsed outputSummary' for a background Grok job. It effectively distinguishes from sibling tools like grok_run or grok_status by specifying it retrieves results.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as grok_status or grok_check. The description does not mention prerequisites like job completion or that this should be used after grok_run.

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