watchlist_check

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

The term 'statelessly' discloses that the call does not depend on prior state, which is useful behavioral context. However, with no annotations provided, the description does not go further to explain effects (e.g., whether a watchlist must exist), potential side effects, or data scope, leaving the burden largely unaddressed.

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 sentence and is not padded with unnecessary details. It is front-loaded with the core action ('return filings') and quickly specifies the key filter. However, the brevity comes at the cost of missing context, so it is concise but not fully effective.

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 tool has three parameters and an output schema, the description is too terse to be fully useful. It omits the relationship between company_ids and the returned filings, what 'watchlist' implies, and the meaning of `source`, leaving an agent with incomplete information for correct invocation.

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 description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate. It clarifies the `since` parameter's role as a date cutoff, but it does not explain `company_ids` beyond the schema's property name, nor does it elaborate on the `source` parameter and its default 'all' value.

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 the tool 'return[s] filings published on or after since', identifying a clear verb and resource with a date filter. However, it does not clarify the role of company_ids or what 'watchlist' refers to, and it does not differentiate this tool from siblings like filings_list or filing_search.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as filings_list or filing_search. The description neither provides context for typical use cases nor mentions exclusions, so an agent receives no help in selecting among the many filing-related sibling tools.

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