summarize_traffic

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

With no annotations, the description fully discloses behaviors: it does not fetch body, only routing dimensions, and lists exactly what statistics it returns. This provides complete transparency.

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 very concise: two sentences plus a bullet list. The first sentence states the main action, and the bullet list clarifies the dimensions. No wasted words.

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 no parameters and an output schema (mentioned in context), the description is complete. It explains the tool works on the current checkpoint and lists all output dimensions. No obvious gaps.

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?

There are 0 parameters, so baseline is 4. The description adds value beyond the empty schema by explaining the tool's purpose and output, which is necessary for an agent.

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 performs global statistics on traffic for the current checkpoint, listing specific dimensions (top_hosts, top_paths, etc.). This distinguishes it from sibling filter tools, which focus on filtering rather than summarizing.

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 when to use (for traffic overview) vs. siblings (filters), but lacks explicit guidance like 'use this instead of filter_by_* when you need aggregation.' Still, the purpose is clear enough for correct selection.

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