get_scoreboard

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

No annotations exist, so the description carries full transparency burden. It only states it returns 'games for a date' and the default behavior. It omits any details about side effects, authentication needs, rate limits, or pagination. For a read-only tool, more context would be helpful.

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 immediately conveys the tool's purpose and key details. It is front-loaded and contains no superfluous 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 an output schema present, the return format is covered. However, given many sibling tools, the description lacks guidance on when to prefer this tool over others. For a simple date-filtered list, the description is minimally adequate but could be improved by noting the scope (e.g., 'all games on a given date').

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?

The single parameter 'date' is described with accepted formats (YYYY-MM-DD or YYYYMMDD) and default (today). Since the schema has 0% description coverage, the description compensates adequately. However, it could clarify whether an empty string or null behaves the same.

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 returns games for a given date, specifying accepted formats and default behavior. It distinguishes it from siblings like 'get_schedule' or 'find_game' by focusing on a single date, but doesn't explicitly name the action verb (e.g., 'get' or 'list').

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 provides minimal usage guidance: it mentions defaulting to today for convenience, but does not specify when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'get_schedule' (which likely covers date ranges) or 'find_game' (which may filter by other criteria). No exclusions or prerequisites are given.

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