metashunt_slice_log

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

There are no annotations, so the description carries the burden of explaining behavior. It does not mention whether the operation is read-only, how thresholds or max_points affect the result, whether downsampling occurs, or what output is returned.

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 filler. It front-loads the main action and resource, though it omits important qualifying details about thresholds and output.

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 six parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is far too thin to give an agent complete context. It explains only the time-window concept and leaves multiple control parameters, output behavior, and edge cases undescribed.

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 only clarifies start_t_us and end_t_us as the time-window boundaries. The meanings of max_points, threshold_pct, and abs_min_threshold_ma are left entirely unexplained, so the description does not sufficiently compensate for the missing schema descriptions.

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 states a clear action ('Load') and a specific resource ('a time window [start_t_us, end_t_us] of a session on disk'). This distinguishes it from the sibling 'load_session' tool, though it does not explicitly contrast the two.

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 gives no guidance about when to use this tool versus alternatives such as metashunt_load_session or metashunt_measurement_stats. It implies use for time-window slicing, but does not state prerequisites, exclusions, or selection criteria.

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