trivia_questions

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

No annotations provided, and the description does not disclose any behavioral traits beyond the basic function. Important details like whether questions are random, rate limits, or if there's pagination are omitted.

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, clear sentence with no filler. It is concise but could be improved by adding brief parameter context without becoming verbose.

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?

The tool has no output schema and 0 required parameters. The description does not explain the expected return structure (e.g., array of question objects) or mention the existence of the sibling 'trivia_categories' tool for category IDs. For a data-fetching tool, this is insufficiently 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?

Schema coverage is 50% (only difficulty and type have descriptions that repeat enum values). The description adds no additional meaning about parameters like 'amount' or 'category' (e.g., what category numbers map to or that 'amount' controls number of questions).

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 trivia questions from Open Trivia DB.' It specifies the verb (Get), resource (trivia questions), and data source (Open Trivia DB), and distinguishes from the sibling 'trivia_categories' tool which likely fetches categories.

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?

No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., trivia_categories) or when not to use it. The description only states what it does, not contextual usage conditions.

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