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incident-triage-snapshot

Condense incident triage by fetching incident details, events, similar incidents, and log-spike detection in a single request. Returns a structured response with summary and caveats.

Instructions

Aggregated incident triage: get-incident + get-events (lookback window) + search-incidents (similar on same service, last 14d) + aggregate-logs (error spike on incident's service) in one call. Replaces the 5-step triage-incident Prompt orchestration with a single structured response (incident metadata, related events, similar past incidents, log-spike heuristic, and a summary block with severity/duration/spike flag). Uses Promise.allSettled — per-fetcher failures populate caveats[].

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
incidentIdYesIncident ID. Use list-incidents or search-incidents to find one.
lookbackMinutesNoMinutes before incident creation to scan for related signals (default 60, max 720)
serviceNoOverride the service tag scan. By default, derived from incident.fields.services[0].
includeLogSpikeNoRun an aggregate-logs spike detection over the window for the incident's service
includeSimilarNoSearch for incidents on the same service in the last 14 days
extractFieldsNoComma-separated dotted paths to project from response (e.g. 'id,name,owner.name,columns.*.name'). Use `*` as wildcard for arrays/objects. Wrap field names with dots in backticks. Reduces response tokens dramatically on large entities.
Behavior5/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden. It discloses key behavioral traits: uses Promise.allSettled, per-fetcher failures populate caveats[], and lists the output structure (incident metadata, related events, similar incidents, log-spike heuristic, summary block). This is highly transparent for a multi-fetch tool.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is three well-structured sentences, front-loaded with the core purpose. Every sentence adds value: first sentence defines aggregation, second explains benefit, third discloses error handling. No wasted words.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness5/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the tool's complexity (aggregating 4 fetches), the description is remarkably complete. It lists all response components, explains error handling, mentions lookback window and defaults, and has no output schema to rely on. It covers what the agent needs to know to use the tool effectively.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 3. The tool description itself does not add meaning beyond the schema; it focuses on overall functionality. The schema descriptions already provide parameter details. The description adds some context (e.g., extractFields explanation), but it's within the schema; the main description doesn't elaborate on parameters further.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states it aggregates multiple data sources (get-incident, get-events, search-incidents, aggregate-logs) into one call for incident triage, and distinguishes itself by replacing the 5-step `triage-incident` orchestration. The verb 'aggregates' with the resource 'incident triage snapshot' is specific and unambiguous.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description explicitly says it replaces the 5-step `triage-incident` Prompt orchestration, providing clear context for when to use this tool. It implies you use this when you want the aggregated bundle, but does not explicitly mention when not to use or alternative tools. Given the sibling list, individual get/search tools are available for more granular needs, but this is not stated.

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

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