nhl: Get team stats

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, openWorldHint=true, and idempotentHint=true. The description does not add behavioral traits beyond confirming it retrieves stats, which aligns with annotations. No additional context (e.g., rate limits, auth) is provided.

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 that clearly conveys the tool's purpose. It avoids unnecessary words and is front-loaded with the key action. Could be slightly expanded but remains efficient.

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 the low complexity (1 parameter, no output schema, good annotations), the description is sufficiently complete. It informs the user that the tool returns current-season stats with common metrics. Additional detail on return format would be nice but is not critical.

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% for the single required parameter 'team_abbrev'. The description adds no extra meaning beyond what the schema already documents (e.g., examples like 'TOR', 'MTL'). Parameter semantics are adequately covered by the schema.

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 'Get current-season stats for an NHL team' and lists example stats (goals, shots, power play, penalty kill). It distinguishes from sibling NHL tools which cover games, rosters, schedules, standings, etc.

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 for retrieving current-season team stats but provides no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like nhl_get_stat_leaders or nhl_get_standings. No exclusions are mentioned.

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