getReportDetailByPeriod

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden. It discloses a rate limit (1 request per minute) and data availability from a specific date, which are useful behavioral traits. However, it does not mention pagination behavior, error handling, or the structure of the response, leaving some gaps.

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 moderately sized with clear sections (Important, Limitation) and useful links. Each sentence serves a purpose, and the structure aids scannability. It is slightly lengthy due to URLs but remains focused.

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 four parameters and no output schema, but the schema fully documents parameters. The description adds context about weekly reports and rate limits, yet lacks guidance on pagination using 'rrdid' and does not describe the response format. It is adequate but not comprehensive for a tool of this complexity.

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 input schema provides 100% coverage with descriptions for all four parameters, so the baseline is 3. The description adds no additional parameter semantics beyond what the schema already states, so it neither improves nor degrades this dimension.

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 'provides details to [weekly sales reports]', identifying the specific resource and operation. It does not explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like getTotalCommissionByPeriod, but the term 'details' helps distinguish it from other report-related tools.

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 gives no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It mentions data availability and a rate limit, but these are constraints, not usage scenarios. No sibling tools are referenced for comparison.

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