tokportal_get_analytics_series

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is clear. The description does not add any behavioral context beyond annotations, such as rate limits, authentication needs, or data volume implications. It neither contradicts nor enriches the annotations, scoring baseline adequacy.

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 short sentence, which is highly concise and front-loaded. Every word earns its place, but the extreme brevity sacrifices helpful detail. It is not verbose, but arguably too minimal for a tool with six parameters and multiple siblings.

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 6 parameters (3 with enums), no output schema, and numerous sibling analytics tools, the description is severely incomplete. It does not explain what the time series contains (e.g., data points with timestamps and metric values), how parameters combine, or how the output is structured. Relies entirely on schema and annotations, which are themselves thin.

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 100%, so baseline is 3. However, the schema descriptions are minimal (e.g., 'query parameter to' for the date parameter) and the tool description does not add any semantic context for the six parameters. No additional clues about how parameters interact or what values mean in context are provided.

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 'Get analytics time series' clearly states the verb 'Get' and resource 'analytics time series', making the basic purpose understandable. However, it does not differentiate this tool from many sibling analytics tools like 'tokportal_get_account_analytics' or 'tokportal_get_video_analytics', which also retrieve analytics data. The uniqueness is only hinted by 'time series'.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. With over 50 sibling tools including numerous analytics endpoints, the description gives no indication of scope, prerequisites, or why one would choose this tool over others like 'tokportal_get_analytics_dashboard' or 'tokportal_get_analytics_contract'.

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