cf_get_analytics

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden for behavioral disclosure. It only restates the basic operation without revealing metric types, granularity, rate limits, auth needs, or what 'analytics' actually contains.

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 and front-loaded, with no filler words. However, it is so minimal that it conveys little beyond the tool name itself, reducing its informational value.

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?

With no annotations and no output schema, the description is too sparse for an agent to know what analytics metrics will be returned, how since and until interact, or what errors are possible. A caller is left mostly to inference.

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 coverage is 67%: since and zoneId have descriptions, but until is only typed as a string with no explanation. The tool description adds no additional meaning about the parameters or their relationships.

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 uses a clear verb ('Gets') and identifies the resource ('analytics data for a Cloudflare zone'). It distinguishes the tool from sibling Cloudflare tools like cf_get_zones and cf_list_dns_records, though it does not specify which analytics metrics or time windows are included.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus related tools such as dashboard_overview, cache_stats, or cf_get_zones. The description does not mention prerequisites like zone access, nor does it exclude any alternatives.

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