get_collection_root_timelines

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

No annotations are provided, so the description bears full responsibility for behavioral disclosure. It does not state if the operation is read-only, requires authentication, or any side effects. The parameter 'archived' hints at inclusion of archived timelines, but no further behavioral details given.

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 concise sentence, which is efficient, but it sacrifices necessary detail. It is front-loaded but lacks information that would make it genuinely helpful.

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 tool has a nested input object with two parameters and no output schema, the description is insufficiently complete. It does not describe return format, pagination, error conditions, or the specific meaning of 'root collection' in Metabase, which is needed for correct 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?

Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description adds no information about the parameters. The input schema has two optional properties ('include' and 'archived') with schema-only descriptions, but the tool description omits any parameter explanation, leaving the agent without guidance on valid values or usage.

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 'Get timelines in the root collection in Metabase' using a specific verb and resource. It distinguishes from siblings like 'get_collection_timelines' (presumably for a specific collection) and 'get_timeline' (individual timeline).

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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., when to use 'get_collection_timelines' instead). No prerequisites or context about needing the root collection or handling of optional parameters.

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