Full-text search across 147 auto-generated session transcripts from the technical conferences Radixia attends: keynotes, panels, vendor talks, research papers. Returns matching passages with session title, day/time/hall and recording timestamp. Quoted phrases must match exactly.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | Max passages to return | |
| query | Yes | Search terms; wrap exact phrases in double quotes |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full burden. It discloses the return format (matching passages with session title, day/time/hall, recording timestamp) and a key search behavior (quoted phrases must match exactly). This adds meaningful behavioral context beyond the bare operation, though it does not cover all possible edge cases like result ordering or fuzzy matching.
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 three concise sentences, front-loaded with the main purpose, then return fields, then a behavioral rule. Each sentence provides distinct value with no unnecessary words or repetition.
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 search tool with no output schema and no annotations, the description covers the search scope, content types, return fields, and a key behavioral constraint. It lacks details on result ranking, pagination, or failure behavior, but these are either covered by the schema or not critical for basic use. Overall, it is sufficiently complete for the tool's complexity.
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% for both parameters, so the description need not add much. It does reiterate the query parameter's quoted-phrase behavior and adds context about the transcript corpus, but this is largely redundant with the schema's existing description. No new parameter-specific details are introduced.
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 performs full-text search over a specific resource: 147 auto-generated session transcripts from technical conferences. It specifies the types of sessions (keynotes, panels, vendor talks, research papers) and distinguishes itself from sibling search_posts by focusing on transcripts rather than posts.
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 implies usage through its scope but does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives like search_posts. There is no mention of when not to use it or any alternative recommendation, so guidance remains implicit rather than explicit.
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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Each tool targets a distinct resource and action: company info, blog post retrieval, listing, searching, and conference agenda/session retrieval. Potential overlap between search and get tools is mitigated by explicit guidance in descriptions (e.g., get_conference_session tells you to use search first).
Most names follow a clear verb_noun pattern (get_, list_, search_), but 'about_radixia' breaks the pattern as a noun phrase. Overall still readable and consistent in snake_case.
8 tools is well-scoped for a blog + conference content server. Each tool serves a distinct purpose without redundancy or bloat.
The surface covers the read-only content domain comprehensively: blog posts (list, get, search), tags, conference agenda and transcripts (get, search), plus company info. No obvious missing operations for the apparent scope.
