getToolTelemetry

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

With no annotations, the description must carry the full burden of behavioral disclosure. The description only says 'rolling performance telemetry' but does not explain what 'rolling' means (e.g., time window, aggregation), potential side effects, required permissions, or any rate limits. This is insufficient for an AI agent to understand the tool's behavior.

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 concise with a single sentence that is front-loaded. However, it is too brief to be useful; it sacrifices necessary detail for brevity. While it avoids fluff, it does not earn its place as a complete description.

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?

Despite having an output schema, the description lacks essential context about the tool's operation. It does not explain the meaning of 'rolling telemetry', the expected output format (even though schema exists), or how to interpret results. For a telemetry tool, this is incomplete.

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 input schema has 0% description coverage, so the description must compensate. However, the description does not mention the single parameter 'tool_name' or explain its purpose and format. The parameter name suggests filtering, but no details are provided. This leaves the agent guessing how to use the parameter correctly.

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 returns rolling performance telemetry for MCP tools. It uses a specific verb 'Return' and names the resource. However, it does not explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like 'resetToolTelemetry' which has a different purpose.

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 no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. There is no mention of context, prerequisites, or when not to use it. Given the sibling tools list includes many other tools, this lack of usage guidance is a significant gap.

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