Dpanel System Stat List

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden, yet it discloses nothing about access requirements, scope, pagination, or whether the data is aggregate vs per-host. 'List' weakly implies a read, but that is inferential rather than stated.

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?

A single short sentence with no filler, and the key noun (multi-host stats) is front-loaded. It is efficient, though its brevity reflects under-specification rather than deliberate economy.

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?

An output schema exists and there are no parameters, so the description does not need to explain return values or arguments. Still, it leaves open whether results cover all hosts or a fixed scope, and gives no basis for preferring it over sibling system tools, so it is only minimally complete.

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 tool takes zero parameters, so there is no per-parameter semantics to explain and the baseline of 4 applies. The description adds nothing beyond that, which is acceptable given the empty 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 states a resource (multi-host statistics) and implies a listing operation, which is enough to know the tool returns a collection of host stats. However, it never distinguishes itself from close siblings such as dpanel_system_usage or dpanel_system_info, so an agent cannot confidently choose it over them.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this tool, when not to, or which alternatives exist. The only signal is the word 'list' and the absence of parameters, leaving routing decisions entirely to inference.

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