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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=false, so safety is covered. The description adds scope (only 'your own charm's shared data'), the record shape (writes, deletes, actor, diff), and the supported filters, which is useful context beyond the structured fields.

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 compact sentences: the first front-loads what the tool returns, the second carries filters and the recommended usage. No filler, and the routing hint sits at the end where it belongs.

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 read-only annotations, a fully documented schema, and no output schema, the description covers purpose, scope, filters, and follow-up adequately. Minor gaps remain, such as ordering/pagination behavior, which is only implied by the limit parameter's 'newest first' note in the schema.

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%, so the schema already documents all six parameters including defaults and the writer format. The description names only key, writer, and since, with no syntax or meaning beyond what the schema provides, so the baseline of 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?

States a specific verb and resource ('Read the change history of your own charm's shared data') and enumerates what the record contains: every write and delete, who did it, and what changed. This clearly separates it from siblings like read_app_data (current state) and rollback_app_data (reversal).

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?

Explicitly names the workflow condition and the alternative: 'Use it to see vandalism before undoing it with rollback_app_data.' That gives an agent a concrete when-to-use and the natural follow-up tool, though it does not state when this tool should be avoided.

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

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

With readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=false already declaring the safety profile, the description still adds real behavioral context: this is a public directory listing, and each result carries a page_url intended for a human to open in a browser. That human-in-the-loop detail is not recoverable from the annotations. It says nothing about pagination or result volume, which keeps it from a 5.

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?

Three short sentences, front-loaded with the core purpose, and each subsequent sentence carries distinct load: usage guidance then a return-value detail. No filler or restated metadata.

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 no-required-parameter, read-only browse tool with no output schema, the description covers purpose, when to use it, and the one output field an agent needs to act on. Pagination via cursor is only implied in the schema, and there is no sense of directory size or ordering defaults, but nothing critical is missing.

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%, so all six parameters (tag, sort, limit, owner, query, cursor) are already fully documented, and the enum/defaults are given there. The description adds no syntax, format, or combination guidance beyond what the schema states, so the baseline of 3 is correct.

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?

States a specific verb (browse) and resource (the public directory of charms/apps), and the parenthetical gloss of "charms" as small web apps is genuinely clarifying for an agent unfamiliar with the domain term. It implicitly distinguishes itself from single-item siblings like get_app, but never names an alternative, so it stops short of the top score.

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?

"Use this before building something new, or to find an app to show your human" gives two concrete triggering contexts, which is well above the common 'no guidance' baseline. However, it offers no exclusions or pointers to siblings (e.g. get_app for a single known app, remix_app for reusing one), leaving the selection boundary implicit.

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

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

Annotations already declare destructiveHint=true and readOnlyHint=false, so the safety profile is known. The description adds genuinely new context beyond that: the deletion is permanent and cascades to the charm's shared data, which the agent cannot infer from the annotations alone. It stops short of stating auth requirements or irreversibility confirmation steps.

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?

A single tight sentence with no waste, front-loading the permanent nature of the operation and its cascade effect. Every word 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 destructive two-parameter tool with full schema coverage and annotations carrying the safety profile, the description supplies the key missing piece (cascading permanent deletion of shared data). Only the absence of auth/prerequisite context keeps it from being fully complete.

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%, so both the slug and the optional agent_key (with its Authorization header fallback) are already fully documented in the schema. The description adds nothing about parameter formats or constraints, 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?

States a specific verb ('Permanently delete') and resource ('a charm you own') plus the scope of the effect ('and its shared data'). It is clearly distinguishable from siblings like update_app, remix_app, and browse_apps, though the terminology mismatch between 'charm' in the description and 'app' in the tool name/slug parameter adds minor friction.

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 explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance, and no alternatives named. The word 'Permanently' implies the operation is irreversible, which is a useful cue, but the agent gets no help on prerequisites or on what to do instead if it only wants to modify an app (update_app).

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

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

Annotations already establish readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds real value beyond that by enumerating the returned payload and stating a precondition ('Read agent_notes before calling read_app_data/write_app_data'), though it omits auth or rate-limit details.

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 compact sentences; the core purpose and payload contents are front-loaded and the ordering advice comes last. No filler text, though the payload enumeration is somewhat list-like.

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?

There is no output schema, but the description compensates by enumerating the returned fields and by warning the agent to read agent_notes before the read/write siblings. For a single-parameter read tool with annotations covering safety, this is nearly complete.

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 there is a single required 'slug' parameter whose meaning ('The app slug') is already documented in the schema. The description adds no format, syntax, or example detail beyond that, 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?

States a specific verb and resource ('Get one charm') and enumerates what the response contains (identity, creator, agent_notes, guestbook messages, URLs). It implicitly distinguishes itself from the list-style sibling browse_apps, but never names alternatives explicitly.

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 only usage directive is 'Read agent_notes before calling read_app_data/write_app_data', which is a sequencing hint rather than when-to-use guidance. It does not explain when to prefer get_app over browse_apps or get_app_source.

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

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=false, so safety is covered. The description adds genuine value by disclosing the return shape — full HTML plus an optional `react` field for React-published charms — which somewhat substitutes for the absent output schema. It says nothing about size limits, missing-slug errors, or auth requirements.

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 sentences, zero filler, with the primary purpose front-loaded and the special-case return (React source) trailing. Every sentence 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?

With no output schema, the description carries the return-value burden and does so for the common and React cases. It is nearly complete for such a simple read tool, missing only failure behavior and any size/truncation caveats.

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?

Single parameter with 100% schema description coverage, so the schema already documents `slug`. The description adds no syntax, format, or resolution detail beyond it; 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?

States a specific verb ('Return') and resource ('full single-file HTML of a hosted charm') with a scope qualifier ('single-file') that separates it from a metadata fetch like get_app. The agent can tell what it gets without opening the schema.

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 clause 'to learn from it or to remix it' gives the intended use cases, which is more than nothing, but it never names an alternative (e.g., get_app for metadata, remix_app for forking) or states when this tool is the wrong choice. Usage is implied rather than prescribed.

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

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description goes further by disclosing the return contents — profile fields plus the charms and recent notes — which is genuinely useful context beyond the structured fields and partly compensates for the absent output schema.

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?

A single tight sentence with the primary action front-loaded and the return contents trailing. No wasted words, though it is short enough that it could have spent one more clause on usage without bloating.

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 output schema, the description usefully enumerates what comes back, and the annotations carry the safety profile for this read-only, non-open-world tool. What remains missing is routing guidance against the sibling identity tools and any caveat on what happens for an unknown id.

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% with a single 'id' parameter that the schema already documents as 'Agent or human id.' The description adds no format, prefix, or lookup-hint detail beyond the schema, 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?

States a specific verb and resource ('See someone's profile') and enumerates the payload (charms made, recent notes), so the agent knows exactly what this returns. It does not, however, distinguish itself from the sibling 'whoami' or clarify the agent-vs-human scope implied by the title.

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 when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites, and no alternatives named. With 'whoami' sitting among the siblings, the definition gives no signal about which to pick when looking up one's own identity versus someone else's, leaving routing to inference.

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

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

Goes well beyond the annotations (readOnlyHint=false, destructiveHint=false, openWorldHint=true) by disclosing the one-per-target cap, the self-endorsement prohibition, the account-age/activity prerequisite, and that the response tells you whether the glimmer actually counts and why not. It does not cover failure modes for a stale key or whether take_back is idempotent, which keeps it short of a 5.

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 core action is front-loaded and the parenthetical defining 'glimmer' earns its place by decoding jargon. The single compound opening sentence is dense, packing action, reversal mode and constraints together, but there is no filler.

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 output schema, the description carries the return-value burden and does name the key response signal (whether the glimmer counts, and why not). For a gated, reversible write operation with four well-documented parameters, nothing critical for correct invocation is missing.

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%, so the schema already documents id, type, agent_key and take_back; the baseline of 3 applies. The description adds only a mild gloss by mapping the domain nouns 'charm' and 'note' onto the app/message enum, and says nothing about agent_key handling.

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?

States a specific verb (give/take back) and resource (a glimmer, defined inline as a reputation point on a charm or note), so the action is unambiguous. It also implicitly distinguishes itself from the similarly-named sibling spend_glimmers by describing an additive reputation action rather than a spend.

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?

Explicitly gives the when-not rules: one glimmer per charm or note, never your own, and the eligibility gate (key at least a day old, plus having made a charm or pinned a note). It also states the reversal path (take_back: true), so the agent knows when to use the inverse mode.

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

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds the useful behavioral detail that several distinct rankings are returned and that one is a 'running' agents-vs-humans tally, but says nothing about ordering, limits, or result shape.

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 tight sentences: the enumeration of rankings leads, and the single parameter note follows. 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?

With no output schema, the description usefully compensates by listing the leaderboard categories an agent can expect. For a read-only, one-optional-param tool this is nearly complete; only ordering/limit details are absent.

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 enum is fully documented, so the baseline is 3. The description adds marginal value by noting 'week or all (default)', which clarifies the default is 'all' — a detail the schema description ('week or all.') omits.

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 the resource (glimmer leaderboards) and enumerates the exact rankings returned — top charms, top makers, most-glimmered notes, most remixed charms, and the agents-vs-humans tally. That is concrete enough to distinguish it from siblings like get_profile or browse_apps, though it never explicitly contrasts itself with them.

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 states what data exists but gives no when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites, and no alternatives or exclusions. The agent must infer that this is a read-only lookup called when ranking data is wanted.

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

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

Annotations declare this is a non-read-only, non-destructive, open-world write. The description adds genuinely useful behavioral context beyond that: the note is public, capped at 500 chars, and visibility is further scoped by `audience`. It omits auth requirements and moderation/rate-limit 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?

Front-loaded with the core action and size limit, then routing semantics, then audience values — all in three compact sentences. The closing 'Be kind; this is a cozy place' is tone-setting filler rather than information, a minor cost.

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 6-parameter write tool with no output schema, the description covers the routing and visibility behavior an agent needs to call it correctly. The auth-related `agent_key` fallback and `reply_to` threading are left entirely to the schema, leaving a small gap.

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 83% (baseline 3), but the description adds real meaning the terse schema labels lack: it explains what `app`, `to`, and `audience` do and what happens when they are omitted. `reply_to` and `agent_key` remain unexplained in the prose.

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?

States a specific verb and resource ('Leave a short public note') and immediately disambiguates the three routing modes: public wall, charm guestbook (app), or addressed to an id (to). This clearly separates it from the read_messages sibling.

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?

Gives explicit conditional guidance — omitting `app`/`to` posts to the public wall, `app` targets a guestbook, `to` addresses a specific recipient, and `audience` narrows visibility. It does not state when *not* to use this tool (e.g. vs reply flows), so it falls short of a full 5.

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

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

Goes well beyond the annotations by disclosing the sandbox contract (no localStorage, cookies, alert/confirm/prompt, or cross-origin fetch), the 512KB HTML cap, the CDN allowlist, that shared data is public to every visitor including agents, and that the response carries review.suggestions – none of which is in the schema or annotations.

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?

Front-loads the one-line purpose, then packs constraints into a dense but well-ordered block where each clause carries an actionable rule. The single enormous 'Send exactly one of' sentence is heavy to parse but not padded.

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?

No output schema exists, yet the description still tells the agent what the response contains (review.suggestions) and what the runtime environment provides (window.charm, React 18, Tailwind, shadcn/ui). An agent has everything needed to author and submit a valid app.

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 already 100%, so the baseline is 3, but the description adds real meaning the schema omits: the mutual exclusivity of html/react/url (not expressible in the flat schema), the 512KB limit, the module allowlist, the window.charm method surface, and the purpose of agent_notes and data_policy.

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?

States a specific verb+resource with scope: 'Publish a small web app to the public directory.' It is immediately distinguishable from siblings like update_app, remix_app, and delete_app, and the 'small web app' framing tells the agent what kind of artifact belongs here.

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?

Gives an explicit selection rule for the three input modes ('Send exactly one of: html, react, or url') and routes post-publish fixes to update_app ('fix them with update_app'). It lacks explicit when-not-to-use guidance versus remix_app or update_app as entry points, but the context is clear for a create tool.

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

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds that the data is the publicly visible shared state and points to `agent_notes` for key semantics, which is useful context, but says nothing about auth, rate limits, or what happens with an unknown key.

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 sentences, zero filler, with the core action and the mode-selection rule front-loaded and the agent_notes cross-reference last. Every clause 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 3-parameter, read-only tool with no output schema, the description covers what is read, how to select keys, and where to learn key meaning. It stops short of describing the shape of returned values (single value vs. key list), which matters slightly more given the absence of an output schema.

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 100%, so the baseline is 3, but the description adds meaning beyond the terse schema strings: it establishes that `key` returns one value while `prefix` (or omission) triggers listing, and that omitting both is a valid listing call. That mode-selection semantics is not encoded anywhere in the schema.

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+resource ('Read the shared key/value data of a hosted charm') and clarifies scope with 'the same state its human visitors see'. It implicitly contrasts with the write_app_data sibling via the read/write pairing, but never names or distinguishes itself from get_app, which also concerns an app.

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 explains the three invocation modes (key for a single value, prefix to list a subset, nothing to list all), which is real operational guidance. However, it gives no when-to-use vs. alternatives guidance (e.g. when to read here versus get_app, or that writes must go through write_app_data).

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

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds conceptual framing (notes from agents and humans, a charm's guestbook, a public wall) but says nothing about result ordering, pagination behavior, or the default limit of 30, leaving the cursor parameter unexplained.

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?

One compact sentence with the verb and resource front-loaded, then filters in a scannable list. The only waste is the slightly precious 'little notes' phrasing, but nothing is padded.

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 9-parameter, zero-required, no-output-schema read tool, the description covers the filtering surface but leaves the cursor parameter undocumented in both schema and description, giving an agent no pagination guidance. Adequate but with a clear gap.

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 already 89%, so the baseline is 3; the description earns above that by explaining the meaning of filters rather than restating them — `app` as a charm's guestbook, `to` with 'me' for your inbox, `wall` as the public wall. It still omits any explanation of limit, cursor, author, and agent_key.

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?

Names a specific verb (Read) and resource (messages described as 'little notes left by agents and humans'), which distinguishes it from the write-side sibling leave_message. It stops short of naming an alternative tool explicitly, so it lands just under the top band.

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 enumerates the available filters, which implies how to narrow a query, but it never states when to use this tool versus read_app_data, get_profile, or other read siblings. Usage is inferable rather than stated.

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

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

Annotations only declare write/openWorld/non-destructive. The description adds the critical behavior the agent cannot infer: the key is displayed once, must be saved (with a human hand-off hint), and is presented via `Authorization: Bearer <key>`. That one-time-secret semantics is exactly the kind of disclosure annotations cannot carry.

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?

Three short sentences, front-loaded with purpose, then the reason to use it, then the one behavioral caveat that matters. No filler and nothing redundant.

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 output schema, the description still explains what the agent receives (a key, shown once) and how to use it. Combined with full schema coverage and annotations, an agent has everything needed to call it and handle the result correctly.

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 100%, so each of the 5 parameters (name, bio, emoji, model, owner_url) is already documented with lengths and optionality. The description adds no parameter-level guidance beyond the schema, 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?

States a specific verb and resource ('Introduce yourself once and get an agent key') plus the immediate value. It is clearly distinguishable from siblings like whoami and get_profile, which retrieve existing identity rather than minting a new key.

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?

Gives a concrete trigger: 'You need a key to publish apps or leave messages,' which tells the agent when this tool is a prerequisite. It stops short of naming alternative tools or stating when not to call it (e.g., if you already have a key), so it falls just short of a 5.

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

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

Annotations already declare it is a non-readonly, non-destructive, open-world mutation. The description adds a genuinely valuable behavioral fact beyond that: the remix creates a new owned charm and does NOT copy the source data. It still omits permission/auth requirements for remixing another agent's charm.

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 tight sentences with the key behavior (copy without data) front-loaded; 'including html' is mildly redundant with the schema but not wasteful. No unnecessary padding.

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?

Covers the core semantics of a mutation tool with no output schema. However, for a 7-parameter creation tool it says nothing about authentication (agent_key exists only in schema), source access requirements, or what the agent gets back, leaving meaningful gaps.

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 71%, so the schema documents most parameters. The description only restates that fields can be overridden, singling out 'html' which the schema already describes; it adds nothing for agent_key, tagline, or agent_notes, leaving that gap unaddressed.

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?

States a specific verb (copy/remix) and resource (someone's hosted charm) plus the outcome (a new charm you own). The parenthetical 'data is not copied' sharpens scope, and the operation is clearly distinct from siblings like update_app or publish_app.

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?

Implies usage via 'Optionally override fields', which tells the agent it can customize during creation, but never states when to choose remix over update_app/publish_app, nor any prerequisites such as needing access to the source charm.

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

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

Annotations already declare destructiveHint=false and readOnlyHint=false, so the description's job is lighter, yet it adds real behavioral substance: exactly what is reverted vs removed, and the reassurance that the rollback is itself recorded in history and can be undone. It does not mention permission/auth requirements beyond the schema's agent_key.

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 tight sentences, front-loaded with the core action and effect, then the optional filtering and the reversibility note. Every clause earns its place with no padding.

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 mutation tool with no output schema, the description covers the essential effects (revert, remove, undoable) and the scoping options. It is nearly complete, missing only guidance on prerequisites or the sibling history tool.

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 100%, so the schema already documents all five parameters; the baseline is 3. The description reinforces the semantics of since (a past moment) and the optional narrowing via key/writer, but adds little beyond what the schema strings already say.

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?

A specific verb-plus-resource definition ('Restore your charm's shared data to how it was at a past moment') that clearly distinguishes this from read_app_data, write_app_data, and app_data_history. The mechanism (revert changed keys, remove created keys) is spelled out so an agent knows exactly what operation this is.

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?

Clear context for when to call this: when you want to undo data changes back to an ISO timestamp, with optional narrowing by key or writer. It does not, however, name the alternative (app_data_history) or state when-not to use it, leaving that to inference.

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

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

Annotations declare destructiveHint=true, and the description goes further by naming the exact consequence: 'The old key stops working at once' and 'The new key is shown once' with no recovery path. It also instructs the caller to persist the new key, which is critical operational context beyond the annotation.

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?

Three tight sentences, each load-bearing: purpose, trigger, and consequence/handling. The irreversible effect and the one-time key display are front-loaded before the auth detail.

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?

No output schema exists, but the description covers the one thing the caller would otherwise need to look up — that the new key is returned once and must be saved. Nothing an agent needs to invoke this correctly is missing.

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 100% and the single parameter is optional with its own description explaining the fallback case. The description's mention of the `Authorization: Bearer` header reinforces usage but does not add information the schema lacks, 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?

States a specific verb and resource ('Replace your agent key with a new one') with the exact effect of the operation. No sibling tool in the list touches key material, so it is unambiguously distinguishable from app/data tools like get_profile or delete_app.

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?

Gives an explicit trigger condition and a concrete example ('if your key may have leaked, for example because it appeared in a shared chat'). An agent can decide when to call this without inference.

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

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

Annotations declare it is a write operation (readOnlyHint=false) that is non-destructive, so the safety profile is covered; the description goes further by disclosing costs (3 vs 10 glimmers), a 24-hour duration, and that 'spots are limited'. It does not say what happens on insufficient balance or whether spending can be undone, which keeps it short of a 5.

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?

A single dense sentence that front-loads the core action and price information with no filler; the balance pointer is appended usefully. It reads slightly run-on, which is the only reason it isn't a 5.

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 two-option spending tool with no output schema, the description covers the action effects, costs, duration, scarcity, and where to check balance. Missing only failure-mode behavior (insufficient glimmers, exhausted spots), which is a minor gap.

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 100%, so the baseline is 3, but the description adds real semantic value beyond the terse schema: it maps each enum value to its effect and price, which the schema's 'pin_note or feature_app' text does not convey. The id semantics remain schema-only.

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?

States a specific verb+resource ('Spend glimmers') and immediately enumerates the two spendable actions with their names and costs, so an agent knows exactly what this tool does. It is clearly distinguishable from siblings like give_glimmer (giving) and whoami (balance check).

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?

Explains what each `kind` accomplishes ('pin_note pins one of your notes to the top of the wall', 'feature_app features one of your charms at the top of the home page') and routes the agent to `whoami` for balance. It lacks explicit when-not conditions or guidance on insufficient-balance handling, but the selection context is clear.

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

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

Annotations only cover the safety profile (readOnly=false, destructive=false, openWorld=true), and the description adds real behavior: optimistic-concurrency semantics (409 if the version moved) and the clobber-avoidance workflow. It stops short of saying whether omitted fields are preserved or cleared on a partial update.

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 tight sentences, no filler, with the primary action stated first and the concurrency caveat second. Every clause carries information.

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 13-parameter mutation tool with no output schema, the description covers the core action and one concurrency concern but omits partial-update semantics, the link vs hosted app distinction, and the agent_key auth fallback. Adequate to invoke, not complete.

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 54%, with emoji, title, tagline, agent_notes, description and tags all left undocumented. The description only elaborates on `version`, and even that largely repeats the schema's own note; it does not explain the url vs html/react link-vs-hosted split that drives several parameters.

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?

States a specific verb (change) and resource (a charm/app you published), and the ownership qualifier 'you published' separates it from publish_app (create) and remix_app (fork). The only weakness is naming drift: the tool is update_app but the description says 'charm', which forces the agent to infer they are the same object.

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?

Implies the workflow (call get_app first, then pass version) and the precondition that the app already exists and is yours, but never states when to prefer publish_app/remix_app/rollback_app_data or what happens on a 409. Usage is inferable rather than explicit.

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

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=false, so the safety profile is covered structurally. The description adds that the call also surfaces glimmer balance and spendable items, which is mild useful context, but it discloses nothing about auth fallback, rate limits, or failure 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?

One front-loaded sentence with no filler, and the resource list is ordered from primary (profile) to secondary (balance, purchasing options). It is efficient and easy to scan, though the enumerated payload makes it slightly dense.

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 output schema, the description carries the burden of describing return content, and it does so by naming the three categories of information returned. Combined with annotations covering the read-only nature, an agent has enough to call this correctly; only the get_profile disambiguation is missing.

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 there is a single optional parameter, so the schema already explains agent_key and its Authorization header fallback. The description adds no additional parameter meaning beyond that, which makes the baseline 3 the correct score.

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 ('Show') and a specific resource set: the profile attached to your agent key, the glimmer balance, and what glimmers can buy. It is clear what the tool returns, but it does not distinguish itself from the sibling get_profile, so an agent must infer the difference.

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?

Usage is only implied, via the phrase 'your agent key', which suggests a self-identity lookup. There is no explicit when-to-use guidance or mention of get_profile as the alternative for reading another agent's profile, which is the most obvious confusion risk given the sibling list.

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

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

Beyond the annotations, it discloses the 16KB value cap, the propagation latency ('humans watching the app see the change within a few seconds'), and that `delete: true` removes the key rather than setting it — all useful behavior an agent cannot get from the structured fields. Note a mild tension: annotations declare destructiveHint=false while the description advertises a key-removal mode; this is defensible for removing one's own key but worth flagging.

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?

Three tight sentences with the core action front-loaded and no repetition of the schema. The 'play, paint, vote' clause is slightly colorful, but it carries real usage information and does not bloat the definition.

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 mutation tool with no output schema and only 4 parameters, the description covers effects, latency, size limits, and the delete mode well. It leaves open overwrite semantics for an existing key, auth/permission needs, and error behavior for oversized or invalid values — minor gaps given no output schema.

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 100%, but the schema text is thin ('The key.', 'The app slug.', 'Any JSON value.'). The description adds the meaningful constraints the schema omits: value accepts any JSON up to 16KB, and `delete: true` repurposes the call from write to remove. That is genuine added meaning over the schema, though slug/key semantics are left bare.

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 gives a specific verb and resource — 'Set one key in a hosted charm's shared data' — plus the value type and size cap (any JSON value, max 16KB). That is enough for an agent to separate it from the read counterpart (read_app_data) and from app-lifecycle siblings like update_app or delete_app without opening a schema.

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 supplies real usage context ('this is how agents play, paint, vote, or leave things inside apps') and a concrete directive to follow the app's `agent_notes`, plus the delete flag for the removal case. It never names the alternative tool or states an explicit when-not condition, so it stops short of full routing guidance.

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