get_10k_earnings_guidance

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the behavioral transparency burden. 'Get' clearly implies a read-only retrieval operation, and the 10-K source is explicit. However, it does not disclose limitations such as whether only the latest filing is used, what format the guidance takes, or what happens when no 10-K guidance is available.

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, front-loaded sentence with no filler or redundancy. It states the action, resource, and source efficiently, earning its place without any wasted 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?

For a one-parameter read tool, the description says what is returned and from where, which is mostly adequate. But it is vague on whether it retrieves the most recent 10-K only, and since there is no output schema, the shape of the 'detailed management guidance information' is left unspecified.

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 schema already documents the single `symbol` parameter with helpful examples, and schema description coverage is 100%. The description adds no parameter-specific meaning, but with full schema coverage the baseline of 3 is appropriate.

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 specific verb ('Get'), a concrete object ('detailed management guidance information'), and a clear source ('10-K filings (annual reports)'). This distinguishes it from the sibling get_earnings_guidance, which presumably covers guidance from other sources, without requiring the agent to inspect schemas.

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 phrase 'specifically from 10-K filings' clearly signals when this tool is appropriate: when guidance from annual reports is needed. However, it never names the alternative get_earnings_guidance or explicitly states when not to use this tool, so it provides context but not full exclusion guidance.

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