daily_attendance_summary

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

Annotations declare readOnlyHint=true, which the description does not contradict. However, it adds minimal behavioral info such as pagination behavior (per_page parameter) or data retrieval constraints. No conflicts with annotations.

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?

Extremely concise and well-structured. The main sentence sets purpose immediately, followed by compact parameter descriptions. No redundant content; every sentence adds value.

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?

Adequate for a simple tool, but lacks output format description (no output schema) and usage context. Given 5 parameters and sibling tools, more detail on what the summary contains and when to choose this over others would improve completeness.

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 coverage is 0%, so description compensates well by explaining each parameter's purpose, format (date YYYY-MM-DD), defaults (office_id falls back to TIPSOI_OFFICE_ID, status=1 for active, per_page=500), and optionality. Adds meaning beyond schema types and defaults.

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 it provides a 'Daily attendance summary for a single date.' This distinguishes it from sibling tools like 'monthly_attendance' (monthly scope) and 'daily_absent_report' (focus on absences), but could specify what the summary includes (e.g., counts, details).

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 like 'get_employee' for individual details or 'monthly_attendance' for broader scope. It lacks explicit context for selection.

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