Observe one object in the room already entered. Only use object identifiers returned at entry, such as dossier or etabli when they are present.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| object | Yes | ||
| challenge_handle | Yes |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the burden of behavioral disclosure. 'Observe' implies a read-only action and the entry-identifier constraint clarifies valid inputs, but it does not specify side effects, errors, or return 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?
Two short sentences, with the core behavior first and the critical constraint second. No filler or redundancy.
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?
The description is adequate for selecting the tool but not fully sufficient for invoking it: one required parameter is unexplained, and there are no annotations or output schema to fill the gap. It would benefit from a note on what challenge_handle refers to and what the observation result contains.
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 0%, so the description must compensate. It usefully clarifies 'object' by tying it to identifiers returned at entry and giving examples, but 'challenge_handle' receives no explanation, leaving half the required parameters undocumented.
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 ('observe'), a target ('one object in the room'), and a scope qualifier ('already entered'). It clearly conveys the tool's function, though it does not explicitly name a sibling alternative to differentiate against.
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?
It provides actionable usage context: the tool applies to an already-entered room and object values must come from identifiers returned at entry. It does not explicitly state when to prefer this over sibling tools like chamber_action, but the context is clear.
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.