list_cloudforce_one_events

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure, but it only says 'List' and gives no information about pagination, filtering, account scoping, side effects, or response behavior. It is not misleading, but it adds little beyond what the tool name already implies.

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, front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. It is appropriately short for a simple list operation, though its terseness leaves behavioral and usage details unsaid.

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?

For a one-parameter list operation, the description plus schema offers a minimum viable call: list events for an account. However, there is no output schema, no annotation, and no guidance on pagination or how this differs from get_cloudforce_one_event and list_cloudforce_one_events_aggregate, so it is not fully omplete.

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 100% and the only parameter, account_id, is documented as 'The account ID' in the schema. The description adds no additional parameter meaning, so the baseline 3 applies.

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 specific verb ('List') and resource ('Cloudforce One threat events'), clearly identifying the operation. It distinguishes at a basic level from get_cloudforce_one_event (singular) and list_cloudforce_one_events_aggregate (aggregate) by focusing on listing raw events, though it does not explicitly name any alternative.

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 is provided on when to choose this tool over related siblings such as get_cloudforce_one_event or list_cloudforce_one_events_aggregate. The only context is implied by the word 'List'; no exclusions or alternative selection criteria are given.

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