NBA Team Game Log

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

Annotations declare readOnlyHint, openWorldHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint, which already cover safety and idempotence. The description adds that it returns game-by-game statistics, which is consistent but does not disclose additional behavioral traits like pagination, rate limits, or data freshness. No contradiction 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?

The description is extremely concise (one short sentence) but lacks crucial detail. It is front-loaded but under-specified, missing information that would be valuable for an agent.

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 7 parameters, no output schema, and no parameter descriptions, the description is incomplete. It does not explain what statistics are returned, how date filtering works, or the meaning of leagueId and seasonType. An agent would need additional knowledge to use the tool correctly.

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 tool description provides no parameter details. With 7 parameters including required teamId and season, plus optional date range, league, and season type, the agent has no guidance on parameter semantics or valid values beyond the schema's basic type and enum constraints.

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 the tool retrieves game-by-game statistics for an NBA team in a season, with a specific verb and resource. It distinguishes from sibling tools like nba_player_game_log (player-focused) and nba_league_team_stats (aggregate stats).

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. The description does not mention when-not-to-use, prerequisites, or compare to siblings like nba_schedule_by_date or nba_team_game_log. The sibling list is provided externally but not referenced.

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