get_analyst_estimates

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only says 'Get analyst financial estimates' without describing return format, pagination, default period behavior, or any side effects. This is a read operation, but the description does not explicitly confirm safety or output characteristics.

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 sentence that is front-loaded with the core action and resource. It wastes no words and is easy to scan.

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 retrieval tool with no output schema and no annotations, the description covers the core purpose but lacks details about return values, default limits, or period filtering. It is adequate but not comprehensive, especially given the context of many similar financial data tools.

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 the baseline is 3. The description adds minor context by naming revenue and EPS as the estimate types, but does not explain parameter semantics beyond what the schema already provides for symbol, period, and limit.

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 tool retrieves analyst financial estimates for a stock, specifically revenue and EPS forecasts. This is specific enough to distinguish it from siblings like get_analyst_ratings (ratings) and get_price_target (price targets).

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 implies usage when analyst revenue/EPS estimates are needed, but does not explicitly mention when to use it over alternatives or provide any exclusions. Sibling tools are not referenced, leaving the agent to infer the correct choice from context.

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