Get Recent Network Events

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, destructiveHint=false. The description adds valuable context about sensitivity: 'network summaries can expose URLs, headers, status details, and references to sensitive bodies.' This goes beyond annotations without contradiction.

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 concise with 4 sentences, each serving a clear purpose: when to use, preconditions, next steps, and sensitivity. It is front-loaded with the most critical 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?

Given the 6 parameters, 0% schema coverage, and presence of output schema, the description covers usage, preconditions, next steps, and data sensitivity. It is fairly complete, though more detail on parameter meanings would elevate it further.

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 mentions filtering by URL, method, status, or sequence, which corresponds to urlContains, method, status, and sinceSeq parameters. However, it does not describe all 6 parameters (e.g., limit, sessionId) in detail, leaving some 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 explicitly states when to use this tool: to explain a click with no request, wrong endpoint, etc. It clearly identifies the tool's purpose to get recent network event summaries and distinguishes it from sibling tools like monitor_search_events and monitor_search_bodies.

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?

The description provides explicit when-to-use guidance, preconditions (a trace session must exist), and next steps (use monitor_search_events or monitor_search_bodies). It also recommends filtering by URL, method, status, or sequence when possible.

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