get_channels_admin_stats

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

No annotations provided. The 'Get' verb implies a read-only operation, but no explicit confirmation of nondestructiveness, authentication requirements, or rate limits. The description adds little beyond the verb.

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?

Single, efficient sentence front-loading the action and resource, followed by specific breakdowns. Every word adds value; no redundancy.

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 zero-parameter stats tool, the description adequately specifies what data is returned. However, it lacks behavior details like admin-only access, aggregate vs. per-channel, or output format, which would improve completeness.

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?

No parameters exist (schema coverage 100%), so baseline is 4 per guidelines. The description adds value by explaining the output categories (total, active, verified, by affiliation/folder/rule/source), which clarifies what the tool returns.

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 retrieves channel inventory stats and specifies categories: total, active, verified, by affiliation/folder/rule/source. It distinguishes from siblings like get_channel_stats (per-channel) and get_platform_stats_overview (platform-wide) by focusing on inventory breakdowns.

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 the many available stats tools. Lacks context such as admin-only access or that it provides aggregate inventory rather than per-channel details.

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