get_logs_by_level

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

No annotations are provided, so the description should disclose behavioral traits. It only mentions severity level filtering but omits details about other parameters (process, maxLines, lastMinutes), output format, pagination, or side effects. The tool name suggests it only filters by level, but the schema includes additional filters not described.

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, efficient sentence with no extraneous words. It is front-loaded with the core action and filter criteria.

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?

Given the absence of annotations and output schema, the description is too minimal. It does not explain the return format, how logs are ordered, or defaults for optional parameters. For a tool with four parameters and a potentially large dataset, more context is needed.

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 has 100% description coverage, providing clear descriptions for all four parameters. The description adds a list of allowed levels, which is already in the enum. It does not add new semantics beyond what the schema provides, so baseline 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 clearly states the verb 'Get', the resource 'logs', and the specific filter 'by severity level' with the allowed levels enumerated. It distinguishes from siblings like 'get_logs' which are likely unfiltered, and 'get_device_logs' or 'get_simulator_logs' which filter by device/simulator.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus the many sibling tools such as 'get_logs' (generic), 'search_logs', 'get_crash_logs', or 'get_vpn_logs'. The description does not mention any prerequisites or when to avoid using it.

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