addEvent

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

The description discloses no behavioral traits such as whether the tool is destructive, requires authentication (though apiKey parameter implies it), or what side effects occur. With no annotations, the description carries full burden but fails to provide any relevant behavioral context.

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 poorly structured: it redundantly repeats the tool name, uses line breaks inefficiently, and contains truncated text. It is not concise and fails to front-load essential information.

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?

With 8 required parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is severely incomplete. It does not explain return values, success/failure behavior, or any prerequisites, making it insufficient for an agent to use the tool correctly.

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?

Although the schema has 100% description coverage, the description only covers 5 of 8 parameters and offers no additional meaning beyond the schema. It omits host, apiKey, and eventType, and its parameter descriptions are truncated and less informative than the schema.

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 only lists the tool name and parameters without a clear verb or statement of what the tool does. It is essentially a tautology of the name 'addEvent' and omits the action. The sibling tools suggest it adds an alarm, but the description fails to explicitly state this.

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 alternatives like acknowledgeAlarm or clearAlarm. There is no mention of context, prerequisites, or conditions for appropriate use.

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