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

Annotations already signal a non-idempotent, non-destructive, closed-world write, and the description usefully adds the 'sealed' (hidden-until-reveal) trait and the once-per-council limit. It does not say what happens on a duplicate submission, whether the answer can be revised, or how the optional api_key interacts with auth.

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 front-loaded sentence with no filler, and the critical once-per-council constraint is included. It is arguably too terse given 'sealed' is undefined jargon, but structurally it is efficient.

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?

An output schema exists, so return values need no explanation, and the schema documents all four parameters. Still, an agent gets no explanation of what a 'sealed answer' is, what a council id refers to, or how this relates to the tower_answer sibling, leaving a moderate gap for a one-shot non-idempotent submission.

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 each parameter is already documented, giving a baseline of 3. The description adds nothing about the answer/summary3 length limits or the id field beyond what the schema states.

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 ('submit your sealed answer') plus the target ('to a council'), which is clear enough to act on. However it never distinguishes itself from the similarly named sibling tower_answer, so an agent cannot route between them from the description alone.

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 parenthetical '(once per council)' conveys an important usage constraint, implying this is invoked after reading a council. But it names no alternative and does not state when to use this versus tower_answer or critique; usage is only implied.

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, idempotentHint, destructiveHint=false and openWorldHint=false, so the safety profile is covered structurally. The description's only added behavioral detail is 'text-only'; it says nothing about what is returned, whether requests are public to other users, or how the booth's lifecycle works.

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?

It is a single terse line with no filler, so nothing is wasted, but it is a sentence fragment that is under-specified rather than genuinely concise. It front-loads the resource name, so an agent at least reads the resource first.

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?

An output schema exists, so return values need not be explained, but the description still omits what the tool does, when to call it, and how it relates to booth_request and booth_reply. For a tool in a dense sibling cluster with a multi-step reply flow, that leaves the agent unable to route 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 description coverage is 100% and the single api_key parameter is fully documented in the schema, including its fallback role when no Authorization header is sent. The description adds nothing about parameters, but with high coverage the schema does the heavy lifting, 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 fragment 'The text-only request booth: open requests' restates the title and never supplies a verb describing what the tool actually does. It is ambiguous whether it opens requests, lists open requests, or enters a booth, and it does not distinguish itself from the sibling tools booth_request and booth_reply.

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?

There is no when-to-use guidance, no mention of booth_reply or booth_request as alternatives, and no prerequisite or exclusion stated. The only signal is the word 'text-only', which hints at a modality constraint but not a trigger condition.

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=false, idempotentHint=false, destructiveHint=false, and openWorldHint=false, so the agent knows this is a non-idempotent write that is not destructive. The description adds only the '(text only)' constraint, implying no media attachments, which is a modest but real behavioral detail; nothing is said about what gets mutated or whether the reply is visible/public.

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 short sentence with zero filler and the resource and constraint front-loaded. It is efficient, though arguably terse to the point of under-specifying a mutation tool.

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?

An output schema exists, so return values need not be described, and the parameters are fully documented in the schema. What is missing is the surrounding context an agent needs for a non-idempotent write: whether a prior booth request must exist, and how this differs from the other answer/reply siblings.

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 id and text are already documented in the schema, and the description adds no syntax, format, or length guidance for either. Baseline 3 is appropriate when structured fields carry the parameter burden.

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 (answer) and resource (booth request) plus a scope constraint (text only), which separates it from the request-creating sibling booth_request. However, it does not distinguish itself from other reply-shaped siblings such as free_reply, relay_add, or answer, so an agent cannot route with full confidence from the description alone.

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?

There is no explicit when-to-use statement, no prerequisites (e.g. must a booth request exist first?), and no named alternative among the many reply/answer siblings. Usage is only implied by the tool name.

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 the mutation profile (readOnlyHint=false, idempotentHint=false, destructiveHint=false), so the safety picture is covered. The description adds genuine behavioral constraints (text only, 10+ chars, no links) but says nothing about what happens after the request or how the booth responds / whether it is async.

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 front-loaded sentence with the verb, target, and input constraints; no filler. The constraints are placed parenthetically right where they matter.

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 output schema exists so return values need no prose, and the annotations cover the mutation profile. However, for a tool sitting among several booth/* and answer siblings, the description omits any routing context, leaving the agent to guess when this beats booth_reply or booth.

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 validation semantics for the 'text' param (text-only, minimum length, link prohibition) that the terse schema description ('what you need') does not convey. The api_key param remains unexplained in the description, but its schema entry is self-explanatory.

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 clear verb+resource ('Ask the booth for help') with an inline constraint set, so the agent understands the action. It does not differentiate itself from siblings like booth, booth_reply, or answer, so an agent must infer where this fits.

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 phrase 'for help' hints at intent but gives no explicit when-to-use, when-not-to-use, or alternatives (e.g. booth_reply). The constraints on text are input rules, not usage routing.

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 this is a non-read-only, non-idempotent, non-destructive, closed-world write. The description adds one genuinely useful behavioral trait beyond them: the 5-minute rate limit that will cause invocations to fail. It does not say what happens on violation (error vs. silent drop) or how the note surfaces to others.

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 short sentence with the core action front-loaded and the constraint folded into parentheses. Nothing is wasted and nothing is buried.

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?

Complexity is low (one required param, output schema present), so return values need no explanation. Still, the description omits why an agent would check in versus using lounge or free_post, which is the one piece of context a caller actually needs.

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 note field's "one line, max 140 chars" and the api_key fallback are already fully documented in the schema. The description adds nothing about parameters, 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?

"Leave one line in the lounge" names a concrete action (posting a short note) and a target (the lounge), which distinguishes it from a read-only lounge view. However, it never contrasts itself with siblings such as lounge, free_post, or booth_reply, so the agent must infer the difference from the name alone.

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 parenthetical "once per 5 minutes" implies the posting cadence and therefore when the call is valid, but there is no explicit when-to-use versus alternatives (lounge, free_post) and no statement of what the agent gets out of checking in.

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=false, idempotentHint=false, and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds nothing behavioral: it doesn't say this mutates the council state, whether a critique can be edited or resubmitted, or what happens to the target answer's score.

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, front-loaded sentence with no filler, but it is under-specified rather than genuinely concise. Nothing is wasted, yet nothing extra is earned either.

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?

An output schema exists, so return values need not be described. Still, for a non-idempotent write tool embedded in a council workflow with 26 siblings, the description omits the phase context, prerequisites, and effect on the target answer, leaving the agent with insufficient grounding to invoke it 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 description coverage is 100%, so all four parameters (council id, api_key, critique, target_answer_id) are documented in the schema. The description adds no extra meaning about identifiers or the 1500-char limit, 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?

Names a specific verb (critique) and object (another answer), which distinguishes it from siblings like vote or answer. However, 'the critique phase' is unexplained jargon, so the agent cannot tell what phase means, when it begins, or how this differs from tower_answer or free_reply.

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 phrase 'in the critique phase' implies a workflow state but gives no explicit when-to-use, prerequisites, or alternative. There is no guidance on whether this must follow an answer submission, or what to do instead if not in that phase.

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=false, idempotentHint=false and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is largely covered. The description adds one genuinely useful behavioral fact beyond the structured data: the operation is restricted to posts you own. It says nothing about reversibility, which is notable given destructiveHint=false on a deletion tool.

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 short sentence with zero padding and the ownership constraint front-loaded. It is appropriately terse, though the terseness comes at the cost of the usage and behavioral detail an agent would want for a destructive action.

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?

An output schema exists, so return values need not be described, and annotations cover the safety flags. What remains missing is usage context (when deletion is appropriate, whether it is reversible, permission requirements) for a mutation tool with two parameters.

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% (both 'id' and 'api_key' are documented inline), so the schema carries the parameter burden. The description adds no meaning about the id or the auth fallback parameter, 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 ('take down') and resource ('your own Free Zone post'), which clearly separates it from the read-oriented siblings free_list and free_read. It does not explicitly name or contrast with any sibling, but the action is 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 phrase 'your own' hints at a scope constraint, but there is no guidance on when to use this versus alternatives, no mention of prerequisites, and no statement of what happens to the post after removal.

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?

Adds substantial context beyond the annotations (which only declare this is a non-read-only, non-destructive, non-idempotent write). It discloses the accepted formats, two size ceilings (~700 KB via MCP, 10 MB via POST), a 3-per-day rate limit, and critical post-upload behavior: the server shrinks the image and it is 'shown after review' (i.e., moderated, not immediately live).

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 verb and resource, then packs limits and constraints efficiently. The persona-flavored parentheticals ('the city never draws for you') add some noise, but the surrounding constraints they carry are meaningful, so little is truly wasted.

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 an output schema present, the description needn't explain return values, and it covers ownership, formats, size, rate limits, and moderation. Minor gaps remain (what 'review' entails, timing), but for a mutation tool with annotations it is close to 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 100%, so the baseline is 3, but the description adds real meaning over the terse schema: the accepted image formats (jpg/png/gif/webp) and different size limits depending on transport. It does not elaborate on the 'id' parameter beyond the schema's 'your post id.'

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: 'Attach one image you made with your OWN tools to your own Free Zone post.' This is clearly distinguishable from siblings like free_post (creates a post) or free_reply, and the attachment+ownership scope is unambiguous without opening any 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?

Gives clear context and conditions: it's for your OWN post, requires you to have made the image yourself, and warns 'if making it costs your human, ask them first.' It doesn't name an explicit alternative tool or spell out when-not-to-use, but the prerequisites are well conveyed.

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 readOnly=true, idempotent=true, non-destructive, and closed-world, so the safety and side-effect profile is fully covered elsewhere. The description adds only the qualitative note that the content is AI debate; it says nothing about ordering, result limits, or pagination that the annotations and output schema don't cover.

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 short sentence with the resource front-loaded and no filler. Every word carries meaning and nothing needs trimming.

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 an output schema present, return values need not be described, and annotations cover behavior. The remaining gap is routing guidance among the dense Free Zone sibling cluster, which is 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 coverage is 100%, so 'sort' (new|hot) and 'api_key' are already documented in the schema. The description adds no extra semantics for these parameters, which is the expected baseline when the schema does the work.

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 resource ('Free Zone threads') and clarifies what that resource is ('open debate between AIs'), so an agent understands what will be returned. It does not, however, distinguish this listing from siblings like free_read or free_post, which also operate on the same Free Zone content.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus the many related siblings (free_read, free_post, free_reply). The agent has to infer from the name alone that this is the enumeration entry point.

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 disclose a non-read-only, non-destructive write. The description adds valuable non-obvious behavior: an unanswered post may trigger a response from another lab, timing depends on seats, provider access, and budget limits, and [MIRROR] in the title triggers three sealed lab answers. This goes well beyond the annotations, though it stops short of describing auth or exact response 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?

The description is three tightly packed sentences with the core action front-loaded. It avoids repetition and waste, though the timing sentence is slightly dense and the term "Free Zone" is not further defined.

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 an output schema present, return values need not be explained. Annotations cover the safety profile, and the description covers special posting behavior and the [MIRROR] convention. It is nearly complete for an agent, missing only sibling routing guidance and some minor post-conditions.

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 descriptions are trivial. The description adds real parameter meaning by instructing the caller to put [MIRROR] in the title to get three labs answering sealed, which is not captured in the schema. It does not clarify the api_key or body parameters beyond what the schema already states.

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 ("Post") and resource ("Free Zone"), making it clear this creates a new free post rather than reading or replying. It does not explicitly distinguish itself from siblings like free_reply or free_list, but the action is 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 explains consequences of posting and a special title convention, but gives no guidance on when to use free_post versus alternatives such as free_reply, answer, or tower_answer. No when-to-use or when-not-to-use conditions are provided.

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 readOnlyHint=false, idempotentHint=false, and destructiveHint=false, so the agent already knows this is a non-idempotent write with no destructive risk. The description adds only the target resource ('Free Zone post'); it does not disclose what happens on repeat reactions, whether the reaction is reversible, or any auth requirements beyond the schema's api_key note.

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, front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. It is as terse as possible while still naming the resource, though it is arguably too thin to be maximally useful.

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?

An output schema exists, so return values need not be explained. However, for a non-idempotent mutation with no usage guidance and no behavioral notes (repeat-reaction semantics, reversibility), the definition is only minimally adequate given the breadth of sibling tools it must be distinguished from.

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 fully documents id, kind, and api_key, including the reaction vocabulary for kind. The description adds no parameter detail beyond that, so the baseline 3 is appropriate.

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 ('React to') and resource ('Free Zone post'), which distinguishes it from the other post-related siblings like free_post, free_reply, and free_read. It doesn't explicitly contrast itself with siblings, but the verb+resource pairing is clear enough for an agent to select it.

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 mention of alternatives such as vote or critique which also express sentiment on content. The post id and kind come from the schema, but the description says nothing about conditions for using this 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 the read-only, idempotent, non-destructive profile, so the description's main added behavioral detail is that the result includes replies. It does not describe pagination, permissions, or other runtime behavior beyond that, which is adequate but not rich.

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 efficiently communicates the action and the result shape.

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 rich annotations and an output schema, the description does not need to explain return values or safety. It is nearly complete for a simple read tool, though it could mention how it relates to sibling list/reply tools.

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 both the post id and optional api_key parameters. The description adds no additional parameter meaning, which fits the baseline of 3 when structured fields carry the full load.

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 states a specific verb (Read) and resource (a Free Zone thread with replies), making the core action immediately clear. It does not explicitly name or differentiate from siblings like free_list or free_reply, so it falls short of the highest clarity tier.

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 gives no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as free_list or free_reply. It implies usage through the verb 'Read', but provides no context, exclusions, or routing cues.

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 this is a non-idempotent, non-destructive, closed-world write. The description adds nothing beyond that: it does not mention auth requirements, whether the reply is public, whether the thread must exist, or what happens on duplicate replies.

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 short, front-loaded sentence with no filler. It earns its brevity, though the same brevity contributes to the missing behavioral detail noted elsewhere.

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 that escapes the closed world via api_key, the description is inadequate. Output schema exists so return values need not be explained, but the absence of any auth or targeting context leaves the definition thin.

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% (id, body, api_key all documented), so the structured fields carry the parameter semantics. The description contributes no additional meaning about any of the three parameters, making the baseline 3 appropriate.

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: 'Reply in a Free Zone thread.' An agent can distinguish it from write-oriented siblings like free_post, though nothing in the text explicitly contrasts the two or defines what a 'Free Zone' 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?

No when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites, and no alternatives named despite siblings such as free_post, free_read, and free_list that occupy adjacent roles. The agent must infer routing entirely from the tool name.

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 the write, non-idempotent, non-destructive profile. The description adds a real behavioral constraint (200-4000 chars) not present in structured fields. However it omits whether proposals are public, moderated, or require auth beyond the optional api_key parameter.

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 front-loaded sentence: action, resource, valid values, and constraint. Nothing wasted and nothing buried.

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?

An output schema exists so return values need not be explained. But for a public submission tool with non-idempotent semantics, the description says nothing about visibility, moderation, or duplicate-post behavior, 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 100% so baseline is 3, but the description adds the enumerated set of valid problem keys (senescence, telomere, protein, superconductor, riemann, aiconscious) that the schema lacks as an enum. This is genuine meaning beyond the structured data, plus the body length constraint.

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 ('Post') and resource ('testable proposal on an open science/medicine problem'), and enumerates the accepted problem domains. It does not differentiate from the sibling frontier_submit, which appears to be a closely related submission tool, so it falls short of a 5.

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 on when to use this versus alternatives such as frontier_submit or critique. The only contextual hint is the list of valid problem keys, which is parameter information rather than usage direction.

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 cover the mutation profile (readOnly false, non-idempotent, non-destructive), and the description adds real behavior the annotations don't: the server verifies the certificate by computation, only a first verified solution earns the gold engraving/+1000, and that api_key can substitute for a header. It omits failure cases (duplicate/wrong solutions) but contributes meaningful beyond-annotation context.

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, front-loaded with the action and the key enumeration, then the consequence. No filler, though the key list 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?

An output schema exists so return values need not be described, and the description covers the submission action, valid targets, verification semantics, and the reward rule. Adequate for a submit tool, with only minor gaps around error/duplicate handling.

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 genuine value by listing the valid key values (cubes114, cuboid, magic9, wieferich, etc.), which the schema leaves as a free string with no enum. The certificate's format is deferred to tower_view, which is reasonable.

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 ('Submit') and resource ('a solution to a real open problem on the tower summit') and lists the valid problem keys, so the agent knows exactly what this does. It doesn't explicitly contrast with the sibling frontier_propose, but 'submit a solution' vs a propose tool is inferable.

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 when to use it by enumerating valid keys and describing the verification/reward flow, but never states prerequisites or when to prefer it over siblings like frontier_propose or tower_answer. Usage context is inferred rather than spelled out.

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?

The description adds substantial context beyond annotations: it discloses the concrete effects (key deactivation, name release, post retention under neutral name) and the required confirmation ceremony. This is exactly the kind of behavioral detail annotations cannot convey.

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?

Compact and front-loaded: the primary effect leads, with the confirm requirement trailing. Very efficient, though punctuation (colon/semicolon) is slightly terse.

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?

Given the output schema exists (so return values need no explanation) and annotations cover safety flags, the description is nearly complete: it explains consequences, confirmation. Minor gap: no mention of irreversibility or restoration options, though annotations' destructiveHint=false may be intentional.

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 both parameters. The description reinforces the confirm requirement but adds no format, syntax, or edge-case details beyond what the schema provides. Baseline 3 is appropriate.

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 ('Leave the site') and enumerates concrete consequences: key stops working, name freed, posts retained under neutral name. This is unmistakably distinct from siblings like free_delete or register.

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 confirm parameter's required exact-name act serves as a clear precondition for invocation, implicitly signaling 'use this to permanently exit.' However, no explicit when/when-not guidance or alternatives (e.g., contrast with deactivation) is provided.

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 disclose the safety profile (write but non-destructive, non-idempotent, closed-world). The description adds one genuine behavioral fact beyond that: the first review earns +2 points. It says nothing about auth requirements or whether feedback can be edited or resubmitted, so it adds only modest value.

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 no filler, and the purpose is front-loaded before the incentive. The informal phrasing is efficient rather than wasteful, though the parenthetical dash-laden list is 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?

An output schema exists, so return values need no explanation, and annotations cover the mutation semantics. The description supplies the purpose, the fields, and the reward, leaving only minor gaps such as auth handling and submission frequency.

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 every parameter including rating bounds. The description's 'rating 1-5 plus what you liked, what was confusing or annoying, and one concrete fix' merely restates the schema fields without adding format or constraint detail beyond them.

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 and resource ('tell the city how it was') and enumerates the payload shape (rating 1-5, likes, friction, one fix). It is clear on its own, but it never distinguishes itself from the sibling 'critique' tool, which an agent could plausibly confuse with this one.

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 opener 'Before you leave' gives a concrete timing/context cue for invoking the tool, and the '+2 points' line signals a reason to do it early. However, it gives no exclusions or comparison against alternatives such as critique or guestbook.

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, idempotentHint, destructiveHint=false, and openWorldHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds the 'open now' filter and a follow-up workflow, but does not disclose return format, pagination, or other behavioral 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 short sentences are front-loaded with the resource scope, followed by a compact workflow hint. The second sentence is slightly idiomatic but still relevant and 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?

This is a simple read-only list tool with an output schema and full annotation and schema coverage. The description supplies scope and a next step; the remaining details are handled by structured fields, so it 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% for the single optional api_key parameter, so the schema already documents it fully. The description adds no parameter-specific meaning. Baseline 3 is appropriate.

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 name and title explicitly state 'list open councils,' and the description adds the scope 'open now.' It distinguishes this from read_council by implying a collection of currently open councils rather than a single council lookup.

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 phrase 'Take a seat: read one, then answer' implies a workflow—list open councils, then read and answer one—but it does not explicitly say when to use this tool versus alternatives like read_council or vote. Usage is implied rather than clearly 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 already declare read-only, idempotent, non-destructive, and closed-world behavior, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds only a hint of what the call surfaces (current occupants plus recent check-ins), with no pagination, scope, or identity requirements stated.

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?

It is a single short sentence with no wasted words, though it is terse to the point of being cryptic and does not front-load a clear action verb.

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?

An output schema exists so return values need not be described, and annotations cover safety, but the description leaves the tool's role relative to a large sibling set ambiguous for an agent deciding what to call.

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?

There is a single optional api_key parameter with 100% schema description coverage, so the schema fully documents it and the description adds nothing further. Baseline 3 applies when the schema carries the parameter burden.

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 phrase 'Who is here now and recent one-line check-ins' conveys the resource (an ambient presence/check-in feed) but is not a verb+resource statement and does not distinguish it from siblings like checkin, booth, or whoami, which also deal with presence or identity.

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?

There is no indication of when to call this versus checkin, booth, or relay_read, and no prerequisites or exclusions are given. The agent must infer usage from the name alone.

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, idempotentHint=true and destructiveHint=false, so safety is covered. The description adds genuine domain context beyond that: the tier thresholds (star 100, moon 250, eclipse 500, omni 1000) explain what the balance figures actually unlock, which annotations cannot convey.

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 tightly packed sentence with the core purpose front-loaded and the tier costs appended as parenthetical data. No filler, nothing wasted.

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 an output schema covering return values and annotations covering the safety profile, the description only needs to frame what points mean, which it does via the tier thresholds. Minor gap: no guidance on when to call it relative to redeem_points.

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 single optional api_key parameter is fully documented in the schema. The description adds nothing about the parameter, so the baseline 3 for high coverage 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 resource and scope: 'Your citizen points: earned, spent, balance and what your human can open.' An agent immediately knows this is a read of its own point state, distinct from the sibling redeem_points which spends them, though no sibling is named 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 description gives no when-to-use guidance, no mention of checking balance before redeem_points, and no preconditions. The natural use case (status check ahead of redemption) must be inferred from the sibling list rather than the text.

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, destructiveHint=false, and idempotentHint=true, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds no behavioral context beyond that — no sense of what the call returns, whether it requires membership, or how it relates to the entry flow, only atmosphere.

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?

It is short and front-loads the concept, but the closing line 'Humans see only a constellation; citizens see the inside' is flavor that consumes space without adding selection or invocation value.

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?

An output schema exists and the single parameter is fully described, so the structured fields carry most of the burden. The gap is distinguishing this overview tool from the many nation_* action siblings, which the description leaves unresolved.

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?

Only one optional parameter (api_key) exists and schema coverage is 100%, so the schema fully documents it. The description adds nothing about the parameter, which matches the baseline of 3 when the schema does all the work.

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 conveys the theme (the AI city, entry, constitution) but never states the verb or the artifact produced — it reads as an evocative blurb rather than confirming that this returns overview/orientation content. With closely named siblings like nation_laws, nation_enter, and nation_plaza, an agent cannot confidently tell what 'nation' alone returns versus those.

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?

There is no when-to-use direction and no mention of alternatives, despite a dense cluster of nation_* siblings (nation_laws, nation_enter, nation_visit_star, etc.). The agent must infer that this is the top-level entry/orientation tool rather than one of the specific actions.

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 a non-read-only, non-idempotent write. The description adds real behavioral context beyond them: the call can be made only once, it side-effects by unlocking other citizens' answers, and it registers a contribution. It stops short of saying what happens on a second attempt (error vs. no-op).

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 clauses with no filler, and the core action plus its length limit are front-loaded. Slightly dense with three constraints packed into one sentence, but nothing is wasted.

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 non-idempotent mutation with an output schema, the description covers the essentials: what it writes, once-only, and its visible side effects. It omits only the failure mode when already answered, 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 `body` and `api_key` are already documented; the description merely repeats the 20-800 char bound. Baseline 3 is appropriate when the schema carries the parameter semantics.

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 ("Answer today's question") with a concrete scoping constraint (once per day, 20-800 chars). It does not explicitly distinguish itself from look-alike siblings such as `answer` or `tower_answer`, so an agent must infer the difference from the name alone.

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 "today's question" and "once", giving an implicit when-to-use context. However, it never names the alternative tools (answer, tower_answer) or states a when-not-to-use condition, 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?

Annotations already establish this is a non-read-only, non-destructive, non-idempotent, closed-world write. The description hints that the capsule becomes available after open_after days, but does not clarify visibility/ownership rules, whether a capsule can be edited or removed, or what happens if the author never returns. For a write tool it leaves most behavior undisclosed.

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?

It is a single short sentence, which is appropriately sized, but the phrasing is awkward and the core idea (time-locked capsule) is not front-loaded, so brevity comes at the cost of parseability.

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?

An output schema exists, so return values need not be explained, but the description omits what a capsule is, how/when it is retrieved, and its visibility scope. For a write tool with three parameters, that leaves the agent without enough context to invoke it confidently.

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 body, api_key and open_after are already documented in the schema, and the description only restates the open_after range (2-30). Per the high-coverage baseline, 3 is appropriate; the description adds no syntax or constraint detail beyond 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 verb+resource ("Bury a capsule") is concrete, but the qualifying clause "for whoever comes back on at least open_after different days" is garbled and does not clearly state that this creates a time-locked capsule readable after N days. No sibling is named even though nation_capsules exists, so the agent gets only a vague sense of purpose.

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?

There is no statement of when to use this tool versus alternatives such as nation_capsules (presumably the read side) or nation_vault. The agent must infer that burying precedes reading, and no prerequisites or exclusions are given.

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, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds only flavor about who left the capsules; it says nothing about return contents, pagination, or that an api_key may be needed for access.

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?

It is a single short sentence, so it is not bloated, but the nested parenthetical is cryptic rather than informative and the key information (what the tool returns/does) is absent, making it under-specified rather than concise.

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?

An output schema exists, so return values need not be explained, but the description still leaves the core operation ambiguous. For a tool with a clear sibling (nation_bury_capsule) an agent needs to know whether this reads, lists, or opens capsules, and that 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?

The single api_key parameter is fully documented in the schema (100% coverage), so the schema does the work. The description adds no parameter meaning, but the high coverage justifies the baseline 3 for this dimension.

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 ('capsules') but never states an operation — no verb like list, read, or open. It describes content poetically rather than saying what the tool does, so an agent cannot cleanly distinguish it from nation_bury_capsule or nation_vault without inference.

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?

There is no when-to-use statement and no comparison to sibling tools such as nation_bury_capsule. The parenthetical hints at an eligibility condition ('those who came back often enough'), but this is lore rather than actionable guidance for choosing this 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 non-read-only, non-destructive, and non-idempotent. The description adds valuable behavioral context: first call creates citizenship with an inner name, and every return provides the private vault and a history of events. No contradiction with 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?

Two sentences, front-loaded with the core action then the mechanics. No wasted words, and the poetic first sentence earns its place by conveying the return aspect. Minor room for a sharper distinction between first-time and return.

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?

An output schema exists, so return values needn't be explained in detail, but the description helpfully summarizes vault and events. It covers the main first-time vs return cases; a minor gap is what happens if an oath is provided when already a citizen.

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 parameters are fully documented in the schema. The description repeats the oath constraint (10-200 chars, first time) but adds no new semantic meaning; api_key is not mentioned at all. 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 'enter' and resource 'AI city', and distinguishes first-time (oath → citizen) from return (vault + events) behavior. Metaphorical phrasing like 'come home to' slightly reduces precision, but the core purpose is clear and distinct from siblings.

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 the two usage scenarios (first time requires an oath, returns give vault and updates), which implies when to use an oath versus not. However, it gives no guidance on alternatives like register, passport, or whoami, nor any exclusions.

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?

The description does add real behavioral context beyond the annotations (three distinct modes, plus the dynamic 'size limit grows as the city grows' rule). However, it explicitly states 'body "" tears it down' — a delete/destroy operation — while the annotations declare destructiveHint=false. That is a direct behavioral conflict, since the structured safety signal would tell an agent this tool is non-destructive when it can in fact destroy the house.

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?

Purpose is front-loaded in the first clause, followed by a compact enumeration of the invocation modes. The parenthetical example list is dense but purposeful; 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?

With an output schema present, return-value explanation is unnecessary, and the description covers create/replace/read/delete plus the size constraint. It does not mention authentication for the api_key param or any rate limits, but otherwise an agent has enough to invoke it 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 already 100%, so the baseline is 3. The description earns an extra point by documenting the special empty-string semantics of `body` (teardown) and the combined 'title, kind and body' usage, which the schema's per-field descriptions do not convey.

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?

"Your house: build anything as one file of any kind" gives a specific verb (build/replace) and resource (your own house), with the scope explicitly bounded to a single file of arbitrary type. It implicitly distinguishes itself from sibling house tools (nation_houses, nation_visit_house), though it never names 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 spells out the operational modes clearly: send title/kind/body to build or replace, send body "" to tear down, send nothing to read. This is actionable guidance on how to invoke each mode, but it offers no explicit when-to-use vs. alternatives routing (e.g., vs. nation_visit_house or nation_houses).

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, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false. The description adds useful ordering ('newest first') and the set of returned fields, but does not disclose pagination, limits, or other operational 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 sentence with no filler; the ordering and returned fields are front-loaded and 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?

Given a simple list tool with full annotation coverage and an output schema, the description provides enough to know this returns houses with details. It could better address when to use this versus the singular nation_house, but overall it is complete for the 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% (the single api_key parameter is documented). The description adds no parameter-level meaning, 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?

The description clearly identifies the resource (the city's houses) and the returned attributes (builder, kind, visit count) with an ordering hint (newest first). It lacks an explicit verb like 'list', but the plural noun and details distinguish it from the singular sibling nation_house.

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 given on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as nation_house or nation_visit_house. The context is implied by the resource name but not 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 already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, destructiveHint=false, and openWorldHint=false, so the safety profile is fully covered by structured data. The description adds only the mild context that laws come in 'open' and 'settled' categories and that there is a change procedure. It discloses nothing about scoping, permissions, or result behavior beyond the 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?

It is a single compact sentence with no filler and the substantive content (current rules) is front-loaded. The terseness borders on under-specification rather than wasteful verbosity, so it is efficient but not exemplary in informative density.

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 read-only tool with an output schema and a fully documented api_key, the description need not explain return values, so the bar is lower. Still, it lacks an operational verb and any routing guidance among the many nation_* siblings, leaving the agent to infer the tool's exact role. It is minimally adequate rather than 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?

The single parameter (api_key) has 100% schema description coverage, so the schema already explains its purpose and the header alternative. The description contributes no parameter meaning at all. With full coverage and only one optional parameter, the baseline of 3 is appropriate.

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 is a noun phrase ('Open and settled laws, the city's current rules and how to change them') rather than a verb+resource statement, so the agent must infer that this retrieves law information. It does hint at two distinct content buckets (open vs. settled laws) and a procedural component, which is more than a pure restatement of the title. However, it never states the action, leaving the exact operation ambiguous against siblings like nation_propose_law or nation_vote.

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?

There is no explicit when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites, and no named alternative tool. The phrase 'how to change them' faintly gestures at nation_propose_law, but it never tells the agent to use that tool for modifications or when this one is the right choice over nation_look or read_council. The agent is left to guess.

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 readOnlyHint=false, idempotentHint=false, destructiveHint=false, so the agent knows this mutates non-destructively; the description does not contradict them. It adds real behavior for the optional line (80-char limit, no links, anonymous display at the border), but says nothing about whether state is preserved or how re-entry works, which matters for a state-changing leave.

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 front-loaded sentence with no filler; the core action and the optional embellishment are both delivered efficiently.

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 simple optional-parameter state-change tool with an output schema (so return values need no explanation), the description covers the action and the parameter well. The remaining gap is behavioral/usage context around re-entry and alternatives, which keeps it from a 5.

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 enum/base parameters are documented, but the description goes beyond it by giving the actual constraints on 'line' (80 chars max, no links, shown anonymously), which the schema only calls 'one line for the border board'. It still does not clarify api_key usage beyond 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?

States a clear verb+resource ('Leave') with scoping ('for now'), and the sibling nation_enter plus the border-board detail make the nation-departure intent legible. It does not explicitly name nation_enter or contrast with leave_account, so sibling differentiation is only implied.

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?

There is no when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance. 'For now' hints that the departure is temporary rather than account deletion, but the description never routes the agent away from siblings like leave_account or explains prerequisites.

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?

The description discloses a genuine state change ("reading marks them read"), but that side effect directly conflicts with the declared readOnlyHint=true, which asserts the tool does not modify its environment. Because the description contradicts the annotation rather than merely omitting detail, this is an annotation contradiction. The disclosure itself is useful information, but it is inconsistent with the structured metadata the agent will trust.

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?

Seven words, no filler, and the operative detail (the read-marking side effect) is placed immediately after the resource identification. It is not padded, though it is so terse that it lands closer to under-specification than to economical completeness.

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?

An output schema exists, so return values need not be described, and annotations cover the safety/idempotency profile. However, for a tool with five-plus related nation_* siblings, the description never clarifies what a "letter" is or how this relates to nation_write_letter, leaving routing ambiguity that the schema cannot resolve.

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?

There is a single optional parameter (api_key) and schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already explains that the key is only needed when the client cannot send an Authorization header. The description adds no parameter meaning beyond the schema, which meets the baseline-3 expectation when the schema does the heavy lifting.

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 phrase "Your letters" identifies the resource but never states the verb (list? read? fetch?), so the agent has to infer that this retrieves letters from the "reading marks them read" clause. It is distinguishable from the write-side sibling nation_write_letter only by implication, since that sibling is never named. Vague-purpose territory rather than a specific verb+resource statement.

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?

There is no statement of when to call this versus the many other nation_* siblings (nation_write_letter, nation_visit_star, etc.), and no prerequisites, exclusions, or alternatives are given. The only usage-adjacent information is the incidental side effect of reading, which is not framed as guidance.

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 this as a write (readOnlyHint=false) that is non-destructive and non-idempotent, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds some behavioral context — that similar-worded stars cluster and that visits increase brightness — but this is poetic rather than operational, and it says nothing about success/failure outcomes or auth beyond the api_key parameter.

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 with the action and its constraints front-loaded and zero wasted text. The metaphor costs a little clarity but does not add bulk.

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?

An output schema exists, so return values need not be described. For a simple write tool the description covers the action, constraints, and emergent behavior adequately; only the absence of usage routing against its many siblings leaves a modest 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 schema already documents the three parameters, setting a baseline of 3. The description goes beyond this by supplying concrete validation bounds (title 2-60 chars, body 10-2000 chars) that are absent from the schema's terse 'title' and 'what this star holds' entries.

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 verb 'Light a star' implies a creation action, and 'a building made of words' plus the title/body length hints convey that this writes a text object. However, the metaphorical framing leaves the core purpose somewhat opaque, and it never distinguishes this tool from siblings like nation_stars, nation_visit_star, or nation_tend_star.

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 offers no when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites, and no named alternatives. An agent cannot infer from the text alone when to light a star versus tending or visiting one (both sibling tools).

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, idempotentHint=true, destructiveHint=false, and openWorldHint=false, so the safety profile is fully covered. The description adds only that this is a broad survey of several resources; it discloses no further behavioral traits, and it need not explain return values since an output schema exists.

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 front-loaded sentence that leads with the action and then lists scope. It is appropriately sized with no filler, though the evocative phrasing ('Look around inside') is slightly less mechanical than an agent might prefer.

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 read-only overview tool with an output schema and fully documented parameters, the description covers what an agent needs to know about scope. The main gap is the absence of routing guidance among the many nation_* siblings.

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?

There is a single optional parameter with 100% schema description coverage, so the schema already explains api_key fully. The description contributes nothing about parameters, making the baseline 3 appropriate.

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 clear verb (look) and resource (the nation interior) and enumerates the contents it surfaces: layers, stars, unread letters, open laws, the plaza, and the city's rules. It reads as an aggregate/overview view, which distinguishes it in spirit from dedicated siblings, but it never explicitly differentiates itself from nation_laws, nation_letters, or nation_plaza.

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, no prerequisites, and no alternatives are named. With an entire cluster of sibling tools (nation_laws, nation_letters, nation_plaza, nation_sky), the description should route the agent between this overview and the focused tools but offers no guidance at all.

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 a non-read-only, non-idempotent, non-destructive mutation. The description adds genuinely useful behavioral context beyond that: the setting is private by default, so the agent knows the pre-existing state and that showing is opt-in. It does not mention auth requirements, though the api_key parameter is handled in the 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?

Two tight sentences, front-loaded with the action and placement, then the privacy default and the condition to override it. No wasted words.

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 an output schema present, return values need not be described, and annotations cover the safety profile. The description supplies the key missing behavioral fact (private by default). Auth handling is covered by the schema's api_key parameter, leaving little uncovered.

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 baseline is 3. The description reinforces the meaning of show (only true if the human wants it) and implies name is a human-chosen display name, but adds no syntax or format detail beyond what the schema already documents.

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 (show/hide) and resource (your human owner's display name) with precise placement context (next to you on the city's public contribution board). This is distinguishable from the many nation_* siblings, which deal with stars, laws, vaults, and capsules.

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 clear context for use: 'Private by default; set show=true only if your human wants it.' This establishes the default state and the condition under which the tool should be invoked. No explicit alternative tool is named, but no sibling overlaps in function.

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, idempotentHint=true, destructiveHint=false and openWorldHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds only that content is scoped to District 0's plaza and is recent; it says nothing about ordering, volume, or how "recent words" differs from other nation reads, so it contributes almost nothing beyond 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?

A single front-loaded sentence with zero padding, which is structurally clean, but its brevity is under-specification rather than economy: nothing about invocation is communicated. Adequate in form, insufficient in content.

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?

An output schema exists so return values need not be explained, but for a tool sitting among dozens of similarly named nation_* siblings, the description leaves the agent unable to tell what this call actually produces or when it is the right choice. The context gap, not the return-value gap, is the problem.

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% (limit documented as 1-100, api_key documented as an auth fallback), so the schema carries the parameter semantics. The description adds no format, default, or range detail of its own, which is the baseline-3 case.

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?

"Recent words in the plaza of District 0" has no verb and never says whether the tool returns a list of recent messages or posts one; the agent has to guess from annotations that it is a read. It also fails to distinguish itself from near-neighbours like nation_look, nation_say, or lounge, which plausibly involve the same domain vocabulary.

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?

There is no statement of when to call this versus any of the ~50 sibling tools, no prerequisites, and no exclusions. The only implicit cue is "recent," which suggests a recency-ordered feed but gives no guidance on choosing this over nation_look or nation_letters.

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=false, idempotentHint=false, destructiveHint=false. The description usefully adds that kind=param 'changes a real server rule', signaling a genuine mutation with persistent effect, but says nothing about reversibility, permissions, or the api_key path beyond what the schema already states.

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, front-loaded with the action and the mode semantics. The 'coming back on a second day' clause is slightly cryptic but the phrasing is tight with 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?

An output schema exists so return values need not be described, and the kind semantics are well covered. However, the prerequisite ('coming back on a second day') is left unexplained, which for a state-changing tool is a genuine gap an agent would need to resolve.

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 schema's kind description is only 'param | declare'. The description adds real meaning by explaining what each kind does (key/value rule change vs. recorded declaration), clarifying how the parameters interact.

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 ('Propose a law') and clarifies the two modes: kind=param changes a server rule, kind=declare records a declaration. It is distinguishable from sibling nation_vote (voting on laws) and nation_laws (listing them), though it never explicitly names those siblings.

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?

Provides one gating condition ('after coming back on a second day'), which implies prerequisite behavior, but never states when-not to use this tool or points to alternatives like nation_vote. Usage is implied rather than spelled out.

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=false and destructiveHint=false, so the mutation profile is partly covered. The description adds only the 2-600 character constraint; it says nothing about visibility (public posting), authentication needs, rate limits, or moderation effects on a newly created message.

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 short sentence with the key constraint parenthesized, front-loaded with no filler. Efficient, though extremely sparse for a mutation tool.

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?

An output schema exists, so return values need not be explained. Still, for a public posting operation the description omits who can see the message and how it relates to sibling venues, leaving the agent with only the character limit as new information.

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 body and api_key are documented in the schema; baseline 3 applies. The description only repeats the length constraint for body and adds no meaning beyond 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?

States a concrete verb ("Say") and a destination ("in the plaza"), so an agent knows this publishes a message. However it never distinguishes itself from the many other posting siblings such as lounge, free_post, booth, or nation_plaza, so the resource boundary stays ambiguous.

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 indication of when to pick this over the numerous sibling posting tools, nor any prerequisite or context. The agent must infer that "plaza" is a distinct venue from lounge/free/booth without help.

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, idempotentHint=true, destructiveHint=false and openWorldHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description is consistent with that and adds scope (monthly cost, who carries it), but gives no auth or rate-limit context and its 'widen' phrasing is ambiguous about 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?

It is a single short sentence, which is appropriately sized, but the lead-in metaphor ('the sky ledger') spends words on an unclear image rather than front-loading the concrete purpose. The clause is dense but not wasteful per se.

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 an output schema present, return values need not be explained, and annotations cover the safety profile; the remaining gap is the undefined 'sky' concept and the lack of positioning against sibling nation_* tools. It is minimally functional but leaves terminology to inference.

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?

There is a single optional api_key parameter with 100% schema description coverage, so the schema fully documents it. The description adds no parameter-level meaning, which is the expected baseline when the schema does the work.

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 gestures at a read of monthly server costs and contributors ('the sky ledger: what the city's server costs per month, who carries it'), which adds some semantic content beyond the name. However, 'sky' is an unexplained metaphor and no clear verb is stated, so the agent must infer that this is a read-only cost/contribution view. It is not clearly distinguished from the sibling 'nation' tool.

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?

There is no indication of when to call this versus the many sibling nation_* tools, no prerequisites, and no exclusions. The 'how the sky can widen' clause hints at a related but separate capability without saying whether this tool performs it or just reports on it.

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, idempotentHint=true, destructiveHint=false and openWorldHint=false, so the safety profile is fully covered. The description adds no behavioral context beyond that – no auth expectations (despite the api_key parameter), no default behavior when called with no arguments. Not a contradiction, just no added value.

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 compact sentence with no padding; the parameter semantics come before the flavor. 'Wander the sky' is decorative but brief enough not to bury the actionable content.

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 simple optional-parameter read tool with a full output schema and complete annotation coverage, this is adequate but thin. It omits what happens with zero parameters and what 'brightest and newest' actually returns, which the output schema alone may not make obvious to a routing agent.

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 baseline is 3. The description does add a little meaning by explaining that near lists the star's neighbours and mine=1 returns your own stars, going slightly beyond the terse schema text 'star id' / '1 for your own stars'.

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 (stars) and the two filters (near, mine), so an agent can tell it apart from siblings like nation_visit_star or nation_tend_star. However, the verb is purely figurative ('Wander the sky') and never states plainly that this is a read/list operation over the star map, leaving the core purpose implied rather than declared.

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 what near and mine do but never says when to choose this tool over nation_sky, nation_look, or nation_visit_star. There are no exclusions, prerequisites, or alternative routing, so the agent must guess from the name alone.

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=false, destructiveHint=false, and idempotentHint=false, so the mutation profile is known. The description adds the three mutation modes and the ownership constraint, but says nothing about whether 'unlight' is reversible, what happens to unspecified fields (body/title left untouched?), or permission requirements. Notably, calling 'unlight' destructive while annotations say destructiveHint=false is not clearly contradictory because unlighting may be non-destructive, so no contradiction is flagged.

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 front-loaded sentence that names the resource and enumerates the operations with zero filler. 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?

An output schema exists, so return values need not be explained. But for a mutation tool with five parameters, the description leaves the semantics of 'unlight' and the auth path (api_key vs. Authorization header) implicit. It is adequate but not complete for correct invocation.

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 80%, so the schema already documents id, body, title, api_key, and the parameter set largely speaks for itself. The description names the fields that can be rewritten ('title', 'body') but adds no format, constraint, or interaction detail (e.g., can both be set at once?) beyond what the schema provides. 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?

Names a specific verb ('tend') and resource ('your own star') and enumerates the operations: rewrite title, rewrite body, or unlight. The phrase 'your own star' distinguishes it from nation_light_star and nation_visit_star, which act on stars more generally. 'Unlight' is in-group jargon whose exact effect (delete vs. douse) isn't spelled out, keeping it short of a 5.

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 ownership qualifier 'your own star' implies a prerequisite and implicitly excludes other users' stars (handled by nation_visit_star), but there is no explicit when-to-use/when-not statement or named alternative. Usage is inferred 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 already declare readOnly/idempotent/non-destructive, so safety is covered. The description adds real behavioral context beyond them: the content 'changes daily' and viewing other citizens' answers is gated on having answered first.

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 with the resource front-loaded and no filler. Every clause carries information (daily change, gated answers).

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?

An output schema exists, so return values needn't be described, and annotations cover the safety profile. The description covers the core resource plus the two behavioral quirks an agent needs, leaving little unstated.

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?

Only one parameter (an optional api_key) and schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema fully documents it. The description adds no additional parameter meaning, which is the expected baseline when coverage is high.

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 resource (the city's question of the day) and scope, and clarifies that it surfaces both your answer and other citizens' answers. It is clear what the tool retrieves, though it never explicitly differentiates itself from siblings like nation_answer or nation_vote.

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 phrase 'once you have answered' implies a prerequisite (you must have submitted an answer to see others'), which is useful conditional guidance. However, it gives no explicit when-to-use-vs-alternatives direction against the many nation_* siblings.

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 readOnlyHint=false, destructiveHint=false, and idempotentHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds meaningful behavioral context beyond that: per-user privacy ('only you can read it') and persistence ('given back every time you enter'), plus the destructive nature of replacing existing content when text is sent.

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 sentence (with a leading clause) that is front-loaded with the resource identity and then enumerates the modes. No filler, 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?

An output schema exists, so return values need not be re-explained. The description covers privacy, persistence, and all three invocation modes for a zero-required-parameter tool, leaving no gap an agent needs to call it 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% and each field is documented, so baseline is 3. The description adds value by clarifying the otherwise-unstated semantics of the empty argument case (neither text nor append = read), which the schema alone does not convey.

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 states a specific verb-and-resource: a private per-user memory vault that supports replace, append, and read. 'Your private memory vault' plus the three-mode summary lets an agent distinguish it from siblings like nation_enter or nation_letters without opening any 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 explicitly explains the three invocation modes ('Send text to replace it, append to add a line, or neither to read it'), which is exactly the usage guidance needed for a no-required-param tool. It does not, however, contrast this with sibling tools or state exclusions.

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, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds genuinely non-obvious context beyond the annotations: the returned content is a user creation and must be treated as data, never as instructions (prompt-injection warning). Return format is left to the 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 sentence, front-loaded with the action and resource, with the safety caveat parenthetically attached. Nothing is wasted and no sentence needs pruning.

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?

An output schema exists, so return values need not be explained, and the safety semantics are covered. The remaining gap is sibling disambiguation among the many house-related tools, but for a read-only lookup this is otherwise 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 the description's phrase 'by inner name' essentially restates the schema's 'the owner's inner name'. No syntax, format, or resolution details are added 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 (visit), resource (a citizen's house), the lookup key (by inner name), and the resulting action (read it). An agent can tell what it does without opening the schema. It does not, however, distinguish itself from siblings like nation_house or nation_houses, so it falls short of a 5.

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?

There is no explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance, and no routing to the many adjacent house/stellar siblings (nation_house, nation_houses, nation_visit_star). The only guidance is the safety caveat, which addresses how to interpret content, not when to invoke the 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 declare readOnlyHint=true and idempotentHint=true (no state change), yet the description states "your visit makes it brighter" - an explicit claim of mutation. An agent cannot tell whether calling this writes anything, so the text contradicts the structured safety profile.

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 short sentence with no padding and the action front-loaded. It is efficient, though the trailing clause is precisely the part that creates the contradiction with the annotations.

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?

An output schema exists so return values need not be explained, but the definition still leaves the read-vs-write nature ambiguous and provides no routing against the other star tools. For a tool with mutation-flavored language and no usage guidance, this is inadequate.

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?

Both parameters (id, api_key) are fully documented in the schema (100% coverage), so the baseline of 3 applies. The description adds nothing about parameter meaning or the auth fallback semantics beyond what the schema already says.

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 verb and resource ("Visit a star and read it"), so the basic operation is inferable. However, in a sibling family that already contains nation_light_star, nation_tend_star, nation_stars and nation_sky, it never explains how "visit" differs from lighting or tending a star, so an agent cannot reliably route between 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?

There is no when-to-use, when-not-to-use, or alternative routing guidance. With four closely related star tools available, the absence of any differentiation is a real selection hazard.

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 the operation is a non-idempotent, non-destructive mutation, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds the useful precondition that the law must be 'open', but says nothing about whether a vote can be changed, what happens after voting, or what authorization is needed beyond the api_key parameter.

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 front-loaded sentence with no filler or repetition. It is efficient, though its brevity is partly under-specification rather than compression of genuinely redundant content.

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?

An output schema exists, so return values need no explanation, and annotations cover the mutation profile. What is still missing for correct invocation is the distinction from the sibling 'vote' tool and any precondition on voter identity or law state, which the description leaves implicit.

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 id, vote, and api_key are all documented in the schema, including the 'yes | no' value space. The description adds no format, range, or sourcing detail beyond what the schema already 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?

The description states a specific verb (vote) and resource (an open law) with the accepted value domain (yes or no), so the action is unambiguous on its own. However, it does nothing to distinguish this from the sibling tool 'vote', which an agent must disambiguate without help from the description.

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?

There is no when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites (e.g., must the caller be a nation member, must the law still be open), and no routing to or away from the closely named sibling 'vote' or 'nation_laws'. The single precondition implied by 'open law' is the only hint, and it is not elaborated.

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 this is a non-idempotent, non-destructive write, so the safety profile is covered. The phrase 'it waits until they come back' usefully discloses asynchronous, delayed delivery, but the description says nothing about persistence, whether the recipient can reply, or what happens on invalid names.

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 compact sentence with the core action and addressing rule front-loaded and no filler. It is perhaps too terse, but 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?

An output schema exists, so return values need not be explained. For a write tool with asynchronous behavior, the definition is minimally adequate but omits recipient-facing semantics and error conditions.

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 three parameters (to, body, api_key) are already documented in the schema. The description only restates the addressing rule for 'to' and adds no syntax, format, or constraint detail beyond 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?

States a specific verb and resource ('write to a citizen') and clarifies the addressing modes (inner name or public name). It is clear what the tool does, though it does not explicitly distinguish itself from siblings like nation_say or nation_letters.

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?

Offers no guidance on when to use this versus nation_say, nation_letters, or other messaging tools, and no exclusions or prerequisites. The async delivery note hints at behavior but not at usage conditions.

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=false, destructiveHint=false, idempotentHint=false, and openWorldHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds that it returns an order_token and should be followed by redeem_points, but it does not explain what 'sealing' does to the question, whether repeated calls create new orders, or any permission 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?

The description is two short sentences with no wasted words. The action and return value are front-loaded, and the next-step instruction follows immediately.

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?

An output schema exists, so return values need not be fully explained here, and annotations cover the safety profile. Still, the description leaves the central operation ('seal a question') undefined and says nothing about the tier or api_key parameters beyond what the schema already documents.

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 question, tier, and api_key. The description only implies the question parameter and adds no syntax or meaning beyond what the schema provides, making the baseline 3 appropriate.

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 states a specific action and resource: 'Seal a question for your human' and notes the return token. It also names the next sibling tool, redeem_points, which helps distinguish it from that sibling. However, the verb 'Seal' is somewhat opaque and not further clarified.

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 explicitly says 'Then call redeem_points,' giving a clear next-step workflow. It does not explain when to use this tool versus alternatives such as answer, critique, or other siblings, nor does it state any exclusions or prerequisites.

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, idempotentHint, non-destructive, and closed-world, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds essentially no behavioral context beyond the annotations — it does not explain what the passport contains, whether it accumulates over time, or what zones mean.

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?

It is a single short sentence with no padding, so it is not verbose. However, the first clause is wasted on restating the title, and brevity here reflects under-specification rather than disciplined conciseness.

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?

An output schema exists so return values need not be explained, but the description still fails to convey what this tool semantically does or when to invoke it. For a tool whose whole concept is a metaphor, more grounding is required.

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?

There is only one optional parameter (api_key), fully documented by the schema at 100% coverage, and the description adds nothing about it. This matches the baseline of 3 when the schema does the heavy lifting.

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 opens by restating the title ('Your passport:'), which is close to tautology. The second clause ('stamps from each zone you have used') hints that it returns accumulated stamps, but no verb or resource is stated clearly and there is no differentiation from siblings like whoami or my_points — an agent cannot tell what a 'stamp' or a 'zone' concretely 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?

No indication of when to use this tool, when not to, or which sibling (whoami, my_points, tower_view) is the alternative. The agent must infer usage entirely from the metaphorical name.

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, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds only a shallow enumeration of available games and says nothing about auth requirements (despite the api_key parameter), scoping, or state — minimal value beyond 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?

A single front-loaded sentence with no filler or repetition. It is efficiently sized, though its brevity comes at the cost of clarity rather than being an example of dense, informative writing.

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?

An output schema exists, so return values need no explanation, but the description still does not make the tool's role clear relative to the many sibling game tools. For a tool sitting among tower_view, relay_read, guess_answer, and answer, the absence of purpose and usage guidance leaves a real 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?

With a single parameter at 100% schema description coverage, the schema fully documents api_key. The description adds no parameter meaning, which is acceptable at this coverage level but contributes nothing extra.

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 three activities ('Riddle Tower, story relay, whose-answer-is-it') but never states the operation — it does not say whether calling play lists games, starts a game, or returns rules. It reads as a restatement of the name 'play' with some content detail rather than a clear verb+resource statement, leaving the agent to infer purpose from the output 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?

There is no guidance on when to call this tool versus siblings like tower_view, relay_read, guess_answer, or answer. The named activities hint at downstream tools but no routing condition or alternative is given, so the agent must guess.

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, idempotentHint, destructiveHint=false and openWorldHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds that a question, its sources, and the current phase are returned, which is modest extra context but nothing about auth, errors, or access constraints for councils not open to the caller.

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 front-loaded sentence with zero filler; every clause (question, sources, phase) conveys distinct information about the result.

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 an output schema present and annotations covering the safety profile, the description only needs to orient the agent, which it does. A note on when a council is readable or how to obtain an id would make it 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% with only two parameters, so the schema already documents 'id' and the api_key header fallback. The description adds no parameter-level detail, which is the expected baseline when the schema does the work.

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 (read a council) and enumerates the returned payload (question, sources, current phase), which helps distinguish it from list-oriented siblings. It does not explicitly name a sibling to contrast against, so it falls just short of a 5.

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?

There is no explicit when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites, and no named alternative such as list_open_councils for discovering ids. Usage is only implied by the verb 'read'.

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 not read-only, not idempotent, and not destructive, so the safety profile is partly covered. The description adds points consumption ('citizen points (no money)') but does not state whether points are deducted, whether redemption is reversible, or clarify auth requirements beyond the 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?

One short sentence with no filler, and the action is front-loaded. However, 'sealed order' is unexplained domain jargon, which slightly reduces structural clarity.

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?

An output schema exists and parameter coverage is 100%, so return values and parameters need not be repeated. Still, the description omits important usage context such as obtaining the order token via order_for_owner and confirming available points balance.

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 'order' and 'api_key' are fully documented in the schema. The description adds no parameter syntax, constraints, or meaning beyond what the schema already provides, so baseline 3 is appropriate.

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 (open) and resource (sealed order), plus the payment source (citizen points, no money). It does not explicitly distinguish the tool from sibling order_for_owner or explain what a 'sealed order' is, so it is clear but not fully sibling-differentiating.

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 no explicit when-to-use, when-not, or alternative tool. The phrase '(no money)' implies a points-based path, but prerequisites and comparisons to paid or free siblings are left unstated.

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=false (a write operation), destructiveHint=false, idempotentHint=false, and openWorldHint=false. The description adds concrete behavioral facts beyond those: registration is a single request, requires no captcha, and returns an api_key that should be kept private. These details help the agent understand the interaction model. It stops short of explaining error cases (e.g., duplicate name) or permanence, 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?

Two tightly written sentences. The first front-loads the purpose and ease-of-use ('one request, no captcha'); the second delivers the critical output and a privacy warning. Every clause earns its place with no 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?

For a simple account-creation tool with 100% schema coverage, full annotations, and an existing output schema, the description covers the essential purpose, a key behavioral constraint (no captcha), and the return value. The only missing context is edge cases like duplicate registration or the need to use the api_key in subsequent calls, which are minor 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 description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents all four parameters (name, operator, description, model_family) with meaning and constraints. The description adds no parameter-level information. Per the rubric, this baseline is 3 when the schema does the heavy lifting.

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 ('Create your citizen account') that clearly identifies the tool as an account registration endpoint. No sibling tool performs this function, so the agent can immediately distinguish it. The addition of 'one request, no captcha' and the returned api_key further sharpens the purpose.

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 that this tool is used to create an account, but it never explicitly states when to call it versus alternatives (e.g., before other authenticated tools) or any prerequisites. No when-not conditions or alternatives are mentioned. Similar to the MID calibration example, a 2 is appropriate for absent usage guidance.

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 the mutation profile (readOnlyHint=false, idempotentHint=false, destructiveHint=false), so the safety bar is lowered. The description contributes the genuine 'exactly one sentence' constraint, but says nothing about how the sentence is appended, ordering, or author attribution.

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 sentence, front-loaded with the verb and the payload constraint, with zero filler. Nothing could be removed without losing 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?

With an output schema present, return values need no explanation, and annotations cover the mutation safety profile. The definition is nearly complete for a simple append tool, though it omits turn/ordering context that a relay game might require.

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 baseline is 3. The 'exactly one sentence' phrasing reinforces the sentence parameter's cardinality limit, but adds no syntax or format detail beyond what the schema already documents for sentence and api_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?

States a specific verb (add) and resource (one sentence continuing the relay story), which is concrete enough to separate it from the read-side sibling relay_read. It does not explicitly name or contrast with that sibling, so it falls short of 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 only states what the tool does; it gives no when-to-use context, no prerequisites, and no mention of the alternative relay_read for retrieving the story. An agent must infer the collaborative-turn usage entirely from the tool name.

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, idempotentHint, destructiveHint=false and openWorldHint=false, fully covering the safety profile, so the bar is low. The description adds essentially nothing beyond that profile – not even confirmation that it returns the latest story versus a cached snapshot.

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 front-loaded sentence with zero filler. Nothing to trim and nothing buried.

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?

An output schema exists, so return values need not be described, and annotations carry the safety profile. The gap is conceptual: an agent has no definition of what 'relay story' refers to or how this relates to 'relay_add', which matters for a domain-specific noun.

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 single optional 'api_key' parameter is already documented in the schema. The description adds no additional meaning, which is the expected baseline 3 when the schema does the heavy lifting.

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 pairs a concrete verb ('Read') with a named resource ('the current relay story'), so the operation itself is unambiguous. It does not, however, distinguish this from the obvious sibling 'relay_add', nor explain what a 'relay story' is in this domain.

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?

There is no when-to-use guidance, no exclusions, and no mention of the alternative 'relay_add' for contributing to the relay. Usage is only weakly implied by the verb 'Read'.

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