get_index_dataset

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full behavioral disclosure burden. The verb 'Return' implies a read-only operation, and the phrase 'summary and recent series' gives a basic sense of output shape. However, it does not disclose how 'recent' is defined, how the optional limit affects results, or any freshness or data-source caveats.

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, front-loaded sentence with no filler or redundant wording. Every word contributes to identifying the tool's basic function.

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?

Without an output schema or annotations, the description is too sparse to fully prepare an agent to call the tool correctly. It does not explain the return structure beyond 'summary and recent series,' does not clarify limit semantics, and offers no differentiation from similarly named siblings.

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 only 50%, so the description should compensate for undocumented parameters. It adds no meaning for the 'limit' parameter, leaving its role ambiguous, and only the schema examples for 'indexId' provide semantic grounding. The phrase 'recent series' hints at limiting but does not explicitly explain the parameter.

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 names a specific verb ('Return') and resource ('SwitchWize index dataset summary and recent series'), so an agent can tell this is a read operation for index dataset data. However, 'index dataset' is somewhat vague and it does not distinguish this tool from siblings like get_bank_gap_index, which could plausibly serve a similar purpose.

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 usage guidance is provided. The description does not state when to prefer this tool over alternatives, when not to use it, or any prerequisites or context for selecting it among the sibling tools.

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