get_profit_report

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

Since no annotations are provided, the description carries the full burden. It discloses the report content (sales, costs, returns, profit, margin), but it does not explicitly mention read-only behavior, pagination, or any data aggregation nuances. The description adds some value but lacks deeper behavioral context.

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 extremely concise, with two short sentences. The action is front-loaded ('Get profit report by product'), and every word contributes meaning. No filler or repetition.

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?

This is a simple report tool with four optional parameters and no output schema. The description explains the purpose and key data fields, but it does not describe the response structure (e.g., whether it returns a list or aggregated object) or clarify pagination behavior. Given no output schema, the description could be more explicit about the return format.

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?

The input schema has 100% parameter coverage with descriptions for each parameter. The description itself adds no parameter-specific meaning, so the baseline score of 3 is appropriate.

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 a specific verb and resource: 'Get profit report by product.' It also lists the fields (sales, costs, returns, profit, margin), which differentiates it from sibling report tools like get_sales_report or get_money_report.

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 implies usage for profit reporting by product, but it does not explicitly state when to use this tool over alternatives, nor does it mention any exclusions. No guidance is given on how it differs from other report tools.

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