get_paste_history

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

No annotations provided, so description fully compensates by disclosing that content hash is NOT actual text, buffer is in-memory and resets on app restart. This informs the agent about data persistence and privacy.

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?

Two succinct sentences front-load the purpose and critical behavioral notes. No extraneous words.

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 single-parameter diagnostic tool with no output schema, the description fully explains return fields and buffer behavior, leaving no ambiguity for agent 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?

Input schema has 100% coverage with a clear description for 'limit'. Description mentions 'last N paste attempts' but adds no new semantic detail beyond what schema provides, meeting baseline.

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?

Description uses specific verb 'Return' with resource 'paste attempts' and enumerates exact data fields (timestamp, text length, content hash, strategy chain, etc.), clearly distinguishing from sibling tools like clear_paste_history.

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 explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., get_active_paste_strategy, clear_paste_history). The agent is left to infer usage from purpose alone.

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