Get XDaLa sessions overview

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

No annotations are provided, so the description bears full responsibility for behavioral disclosure. It only says 'high-level indexed analytics' but does not explain what the tool returns (e.g., aggregated counts, trends), whether it is read-only, or any other behavioral traits like rate limits or authentication needs.

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 12-word sentence, making it concise and front-loaded with the verb 'Use'. However, it sacrifices informativeness for brevity; it could be restructured to include more details without losing conciseness.

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 one optional parameter, no output schema, and many sibling tools, the description is incomplete. It does not explain the return value, the effect of the window parameter, or how to decide when to use this tool vs. siblings. More context is needed for effective agent usage.

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 description does not mention the sole parameter 'window' (enum: 24h, 7d, 30d, 1y, all). With 0% schema description coverage, the description should explain what the parameter does, but it provides no semantics. The agent cannot infer that window controls the time range for the overview.

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 provides 'high-level indexed XDaLa session analytics' from the 'Explorer API', identifying the resource (sessions) and the generic action (get overview). It distinguishes from siblings like get_session_detail, but the phrase 'high-level indexed' could be more specific to differentiate from similar aggregate tools like get_session_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?

The description provides a usage context ('high-level analytics') but fails to give explicit when-to-use, when-not-to-use, or alternatives. With many sibling tools (e.g., get_session_stats, get_session_timeseries), no guidance is given to help the agent choose between them.

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