Compatibility alias for chamber_action. Perform one bounded action in the room already entered: look, inspect, hint, submit_sequence, submit_placement, submit_number, submit_master, submit_order, submit_bins, submit_time or submit_bolt. Do not invent objects or operations.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| op | Yes | ||
| value | No | ||
| object | No | ||
| challenge_handle | Yes |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full burden. It discloses that the action is bounded, that the room must already be entered, and that objects/operations are restricted to the enumeration. However, it does not describe side effects, error behavior, or what happens if a prerequisite is unmet, and it does not explain the effects of the submit_* operations.
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 two sentences with no filler. The alias relationship is front-loaded, the allowed operations are compactly enumerated, and the constraint is stated directly. Every phrase earns its place.
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 tool with four parameters, eleven operations, no output schema, and no annotations, this description is too thin. It leaves challenge_handle undefined, does not clarify when value or object are required, and does not explain what the submit operations do. The alias reference to chamber_action mitigates some gaps but the description should be self-sufficient.
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 0%, so the description must compensate. It re-lists the op enum that already exists in the schema and adds a constraint not to invent objects or operations, but it provides no meaning for value, object, or challenge_handle, and no guidance on which parameter combinations are valid for each op.
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 names a specific verb ('Perform') and resource ('one bounded action in the room already entered') and enumerates all allowed operations. It also explicitly identifies itself as a compatibility alias for chamber_action, making its purpose and relationship to the sibling unambiguous.
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 conveys that the tool applies after a room has already been entered and restricts operations to the listed set, but it never explicitly says when to use this alias versus chamber_action or how to choose between this and observe_chamber. The usage context is implied rather than stated with clear alternatives or exclusions.
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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Six tool pairs are explicit aliases of each other (chamber_action/challenge_action, seal_attempt/finish_challenge, read_card/fetch, search_evidence/search, open_challenge/list_open_challenges, enter_open_challenge/start_challenge), making it hard to know which to call. observe_chamber also overlaps with chamber_action's look/inspect actions, further blurring tool boundaries.
Most tools follow a snake_case verb_noun pattern such as seal_attempt, read_card, and verify_card, but alias pairs introduce inconsistent alternatives like fetch, search, start_challenge, finish_challenge, and challenge_action. The naming is readable but not predictable across the full set.
Eighteen tools is heavy for a focused chamber/exam server, especially since six of them are redundant aliases and only about twelve unique operations exist. The count is not extreme but is padded by compatibility duplicates.
The tool surface covers the core lifecycle well: catalog and suite exploration, entering the chamber, performing actions, submitting answers, sealing attempts, reading and verifying cards, and searching evidence. Minor gaps exist, such as no explicit attempt-status or withdrawal tool, but the main workflows are complete.