get_foodtruck_events

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

With no annotations, the description must disclose behavioral traits. It only says 'Get information', implying a read operation, but fails to mention any potential rate limits, authentication needs, or what constitutes an 'event'. The minimal description does not compensate for the missing annotation safety hints.

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, straightforward sentence with no wasted words. It is concise and front-loaded, but it could be expanded to include more context without losing efficiency, given the tool's simplicity.

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, no-output-schema tool, the description is minimally adequate: it states what the tool returns ('information about all food truck events on campus'). However, it does not specify the structure or fields of the response, which may be needed for proper 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?

The tool has zero parameters, so the schema coverage is effectively 100%. The baseline for 0 parameters is 4, and the description adds no extra meaning beyond the schema, which is appropriate given there are no parameters to document.

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' and resource 'food truck events on campus', making the purpose obvious. However, it does not differentiate from sibling tools like search_foodtrucks or get_foodtrucks_by_location, which may cause confusion about what 'events' means compared to other food truck queries.

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 such as search_foodtrucks or get_foodtrucks_by_location. There is no context about prerequisites, ideal use cases, or situations where a different tool would be more appropriate.

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