analytics_forecast

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden. It does disclose the key prerequisite that a higher plan is required, which is useful. However, it does not describe the tool's operational behavior, error handling, or what happens when called without the upgrade.

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 with the upgrade warning prominently placed. It is concise and readable, though it omits purpose information. The sentence earns its place as a warning but does not fully serve the tool's description.

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?

Despite the tool being simple (zero params, no output schema), the description is incomplete because it never explains what analytics_forecast does or what value it provides. It only communicates licensing restrictions, leaving the tool's core purpose completely unaddressed.

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?

There are zero parameters, so the schema has nothing to document. Baseline 4 applies; no parameter information is needed, and the description does not need to compensate for any schema gaps.

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 does not state what analytics_forecast does; it only says an upgrade is required and points to license_status. The tool's actual function is entirely absent, making it impossible for an agent to know when this tool is relevant.

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 given on when to use analytics_forecast versus any other analytics tool like analytics_revenue or inventory_forecast. The mention of license_status is a licensing redirect, not a usage guideline for this tool.

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