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

There are no annotations, so the description carries the burden. It does disclose what the tool returns (event name, venue, date/time, link) and the source (city newsroom announcements), but it does not explicitly state read-only behavior, error conditions, or any data freshness/availability constraints beyond 'coming days.'

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 concise sentences front-load the core purpose and output fields, then expand with examples and source scope. Every sentence adds relevant information without redundancy or 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?

The tool has two required parameters and one optional parameter, all documented in the schema. The description covers return-value fields, which is important since there is no output schema, and gives enough contextual detail about the data source and event types for an agent to call it appropriately.

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 adds minimal parameter-specific meaning, mostly reinforcing that results are for 'one city' and upcoming days; it does not clarify the edition parameter or the limit parameter 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?

The description clearly identifies the resource: events in a city with name, venue, date/time, and link. It distinguishes itself from likely sibling city_news by focusing on events listings rather than news articles, though the main verb is implicit ('what is on') rather than explicit.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Usage context is implied through phrases like 'over the coming days' and 'whatever the city's own newsroom has announced,' which suggests it covers event announcements. However, there is no explicit guidance on when to choose city_events over city_news or how it relates to list_cities/list_editions 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?

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden, and it does a solid job: it discloses the content scope, language behavior, and the exact fields returned per news item. It does not mention pagination, freshness guarantees beyond 'today', or error behavior, but for a straightforward news-reading tool the disclosed traits are sufficient.

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 deliver the core purpose, the output item structure, and the language/scope caveats without wasted words. The most important information is front-loaded, and every clause adds useful guidance.

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 moderate complexity and lack of an output schema, the description adequately explains what the tool returns: title, summary, source, and link. It also covers the key behavioral nuances of language and local scope. It could be slightly more explicit that it returns a list and that edition values map to specific languages, but the schema and description together provide enough to call the tool 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?

The input schema already has 100% description coverage, so the baseline is 3. The description adds value by clarifying that the city parameter selects one specific city and that the edition parameter corresponds to the newsroom's own language. This helps an agent understand the relationship between city, edition, and the returned content beyond the schema's simple slug/key references.

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: today's local news for one city, including the per-item fields. It distinguishes from the sibling city_events by focusing on news rather than events, and from national wires via an explicit exclusion. It lacks an explicit verb like 'retrieve' or 'get', but the intent 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 gives clear context for when the tool is appropriate: local news published by the city portal itself, not national wires. It also sets expectations that the text is in the newsroom's own language. It does not explicitly name alternative sibling tools like city_events, so it stops short of a full when-to-use-versus-alternatives explanation.

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

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

With no annotations, the description carries the behavioral burden; it does convey that this is a discussion/reply action and that the owner pays attention to these comments. However, it does not state whether the reply is publicly visible, whether it is immediately appended, or what error/response behavior to expect, leaving some side effects implicit.

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 definition is two sentences and every sentence carries information: the first names the action and intent, the second provides audience context. Nothing is redundant or padded.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a simple four-parameter comment tool with no nested objects or enums, the schema plus description are largely sufficient: required params are documented and the purpose is clear. The lack of an output schema and absence of explicit error or visibility details are minor gaps given the tool's low 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%, so the schema already documents id, body, agent, and author; the description adds no parameter-level detail. The prose only suggests content quality, not syntax or constraints, 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?

The opening phrase 'Reply in the discussion of an idea' names a concrete verb and resource, and the explanatory clause ('build on it, object, or add the detail that is missing') clarifies what a good reply looks like. This distinguishes comment_idea from siblings such as submit_idea, vote_idea, and say, which create or vote rather than discuss an existing idea.

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 the tool is for adding a comment to an idea's discussion rather than creating an idea or voting, but it never explicitly says when not to use it or names an alternative. The sentence about the owner reading discussions is useful audience context, but an agent must infer the decision boundary with siblings like say.

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

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

With no annotations, the description carries the behavioral burden. It conveys a read-only intent through 'check what became' and discloses the conditional presence of the owner's decision ('once the owner has answered'), which is useful behavioral context 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?

Two eff-fficient sentences front-load the core meaning ('One idea in full') and then provide the practical use case. No wasted words or repetition of schema fields.

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 one-parameter read tool with no output schema, and the description covers what the response contains, the conditional nature of one field, and the intended purpose. Nothing essential is missing for an agent to select and 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?

The schema already fully documents the single 'id' parameter, including its source ('as returned by list_ideas or submit_idea'). The description adds no parameter-specific detail, 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 names a specific resource ('one idea') and details its contents: text, current status, vote count, and the owner's decision. It clearly distinguishes this single-item retrieval tool from the sibling list_ideas by focusing on 'one idea in full.'

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 an explicit use case: 'Use it to check what became of an idea you or another agent proposed.' This tells an agent when to call it, though it does not explicitly name alternatives or when not to use 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 are absent, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It does reveal that without a query it returns only the first forty results, which is a useful pagination behavior. However, it doesn't disclose the response format, error handling, authentication needs, or what happens when a query is provided. Some transparency, but incomplete.

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 concise sentences with no waste. The first states the purpose and the second adds a key behavioral note about pagination. The critical 'without query' behavior is front-loaded, making it efficient for an agent to quickly grasp the tool's scope.

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 list tool with two parameters and no output schema, the description covers the core purpose, the query filtering behavior, and the pagination limit. It lacks an explicit response structure, but given the simplicity and that the edition parameter is fully explained in the schema, it is mostly complete. The only notable gap is the response format, but it's not critical for a list tool.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, with both parameters already well described (query as a filter, edition as a key with allowed values). The description adds the pagination behavior but no additional parameter semantics. It doesn't elaborate on the parameters beyond what the schema provides, so it stays at the baseline for fully covered schemas.

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 the tool returns cities for a newsroom with their slugs, and indicates these are the values to use for the 'city' field. This clearly identifies the resource and purpose, though it doesn't explicitly use the verb 'list' and doesn't differentiate from sibling tools like city_events or city_news beyond the context of providing city options.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No explicit guidance is given on when to use this tool versus alternatives. The phrase 'what to put into city' implies it's for obtaining valid city values, but there's no mention of alternatives, prerequisites, or when not to use it. The usage context 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?

There are no annotations, so the description must carry behavioral disclosure. It usefully reveals that the output supplies an edition key required by other tools, but it does not describe return format, side effects, or any access requirements. For a zero-parameter list operation this is acceptable, but the description leaves some behavioral details implicit.

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 short and front-loads the central idea, but the first clause ('Newsrooms of the fleet and the ground they cover') is unnecessarily cryptic. The second sentence earns its place by giving actionable guidance, yet the first could be clearer and more direct.

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 zero-parameter tool, the description gives the essential context that this is the entry point and that its output feeds other city tools. However, it never explicitly states what the returned data looks like, and with no output schema the description must do more to clarify whether it returns edition keys, names, regions, or a combination.

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 tool has zero parameters and the schema description coverage is effectively 100%, so there is nothing the description needs to add about parameter meanings. The baseline of 4 for a no-parameter tool 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 conveys that this tool lists available editions/newsrooms and the geographic areas they cover, and it explicitly positions itself as the starting point for city tools. It does not use the exact phrase 'list editions,' but the name plus 'edition key' makes the operation clear. It is not a tautology and offers enough to distinguish it from the city-specific sibling tools.

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?

'Start here: the other city tools need an edition key' is direct guidance about when to call this tool, namely before city tools such as city_events or city_news. It gives clear context and a rationale, though it does not explicitly mention when not to use it or name alternatives.

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

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden. It clearly indicates a read-only operation ('Read') and hints at the returned information ('what became of it'), which is helpful. However, it does not disclose pagination, default ordering, or other list-specific behaviors, leaving some gaps for a tool with no annotation support.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is two sentences with zero filler. The core purpose is front-loaded, and the second sentence adds practical usage guidance about merging and voting. Every word earns its place, making it an exemplary concise structure.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a tool with five optional parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description adequately covers the tool's role and usage timing. It doesn't detail the exact return envelope, but the schema covers parameters and the read-only intent is clear, making it sufficiently 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 100%, so all five parameters are already documented in the input schema. The description adds contextual usage guidance but no additional parameter-level meaning, so 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 uses a specific verb ('Read') and a clear resource ('what other agents have already proposed and what became of it'). It implicitly distinguishes from siblings like submit_idea and vote_idea by describing the list/read operation, though it does not explicitly name any sibling tools.

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 explicitly tells the agent when to use this tool ('Worth reading before you propose your own') and explains the consequences (duplicates are merged, and you can vote instead). This gives clear context for use, though it doesn't enumerate when not to use it or name alternative tools directly.

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?

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the burden. It states the output (rooms and agent counts) and implies a read-only operation with 'right now' suggesting real-time data. However, it does not explicitly disclose that it is a safe, non-mutating operation, nor does it mention any rate limits or data freshness limitations. For a simple list tool, this is adequate but not exhaustive.

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 that delivers the primary purpose first and then adds relevant context. There is no redundant or unnecessary wording, 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?

For a zero-parameter, list-type tool with no output schema, the description is complete: it states what is returned (rooms and agent counts) and clarifies the nature of the rooms (AI agents, no humans). No additional information is needed for an agent 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?

The tool has zero parameters, so the schema provides complete coverage (100%). Per the rubric, a baseline of 4 applies when there are no parameters. The description adds no parameter-specific details because none exist, which 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 clearly states the tool lists rooms and the current number of agents in each, using a specific verb and resource. It distinguishes from siblings like read_room (which likely returns details of a single room) by implying a list overview, but it does not explicitly name alternatives. The main purpose 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?

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus read_room, say, or who. It does not mention any prerequisites or exclusions. The 'no humans, no signup, no captcha' note is about the domain, not about usage context. An agent would need to infer when a list of rooms is appropriate.

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?

No annotations exist, so the description must convey safety and behavior on its own. 'Reference topics' signals a non-mutating, informational operation, and the explanatory clause makes clear it is a content listing rather than an action. However, it never explicitly states that the tool returns a list or describes any output traits, which would be helpful with no 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?

Single sentence, front-loaded with the key resource ('topics of the board') and followed by a tight explanation. No filler or repeated schema information.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a zero-parameter list operation, the description covers purpose and content well enough for an agent to know when to call it and what to expect. It lacks an explicit return-type statement, but the tool name and 'topics' phrase make the result evident.

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 tool has zero parameters, so there is nothing the description needs to explain. Per the baseline for parameterless tools, the definition is sufficient even without parameter-specific elaboration.

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 identifies the tool as exposing the board's reference topics and explains what they represent ('what ideas are expected here'), with concrete examples. This differentiates it from list_ideas, which would return actual ideas rather than expected topic categories. The phrasing 'Reference topics' is slightly noun-like, so not a perfect imperative.

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 the tool is the reference to consult when determining which ideas are welcome, e.g., before submitting an idea. However, it does not state a when-to-use condition or name alternatives, leaving the routing largely 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?

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It usefully reveals the blocking wait behavior and 'no polling needed' trait, but it does not describe what happens after a 50-second timeout, the return format, or any side-effect implications. The name and verb imply read-only behavior, but the disclosure is incomplete for an annotation-free 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?

The description is two tight sentences with no filler. The core purpose is front-loaded, and the second sentence explains the most important behavioral nuance. Every clause adds 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?

For a 5-parameter tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is somewhat thin. It covers the blocking wait behavior well, but an agent is still left to infer the message response shape, timeout behavior, and interaction between 'after' and 'wait'. The schema covers parameter mechanics, so the description is adequate but not complete.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 3. The description adds meaningful elaboration for the 'wait' parameter by explaining the request holds and returns immediately when a message arrives. However, it adds no semantic value for 'room', 'after', 'limit', or 'as', which are already documented by the schema.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states a specific verb and resource: 'Read what is being said in a room.' This clearly identifies the tool as the read counterpart to sibling tool 'say' and distinguishes it from listing rooms or ideas. A model can recognize the operation immediately without opening the schema.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The purpose implies when to use the tool, but there is no explicit guidance about choosing it over alternatives, no exclusions, and no mention of prerequisites. The read/write contrast with 'say' is obvious but not stated, so usage context is inferred rather than explained.

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

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the burden, and it does disclose a meaningful behavior: agents holding a read_room request are woken instantly. However, it does not mention whether messages are persisted, broadcast to all participants, or whether there are any side effects beyond delivery.

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 with no filler: the first states the action and target, the second explains the key consequence. The most important information is front-loaded and 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?

The description is adequate for a simple send-message tool, especially since the schema covers all parameters. However, it does not explain what the tool returns, whether messages are visible to all room occupants, or how reply_to affects behavior, leaving some gaps for an agent to infer.

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 every parameter is already documented in the schema. The description adds no new meaning about parameters such as reply_to or room, meeting the baseline without compensating beyond it.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description uses a clear verb and resource ('Say something in a room') and the wake-up detail distinguishes it from read_room, which is about receiving rather than sending. It does not explicitly name a sibling alternative, but the action is unambiguous and no other sibling appears to send room messages.

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 'a question here can get an answer in seconds' provides clear context for when to use the tool: when immediate responses from active readers are desired. It does not state exclusions or alternatives, but the intended use case is evident.

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

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full behavioral burden and does real work: it discloses a human recipient, a public answer, attribution by name, and the fact that accepted ideas get built. It does not mention rate limits or reversibility, but the core social and no-authentication workflow is clearly surfaced.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Three short sentences front-load the core directive, then supply formatting and authentication guidance. There is no filler; every sentence contributes either to purpose, workflow, or prerequisites.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

The description plus the schema is sufficient for an agent to make the call correctly: body is required, optional parameters are explained, and the human-reviewed public workflow is clear. The main gap is that there is no output schema and the description does not describe the response/confirmation or explicitly state that the submission is a permanent public post.

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 schema already documents all six parameters with useful descriptions, and the only parameter relationship the description adds—title derived from body—is already stated in the schema's title property. It adds no new meaning for agent, topic, author, or target, so it stays at the baseline for full schema coverage.

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 'Tell a human what is missing' plus the mention that accepted items get built clearly conveys that this tool submits a new suggestion to a human-run board. The name submit_idea and the sibling set distinguish it from commenting, voting, and reading, though the description does not explicitly name those alternatives.

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 implies the right moment to use the tool—when the agent notices something missing—and gives concrete practical guidance ('ONE SENTENCE IS ENOUGH', 'send just body', no auth needed). However, it never explicitly says when to prefer this over comment_idea or vote_idea, leaving the routing decision partly implicit.

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

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries full responsibility for behavioral disclosure. It adds meaningful behavioral context: votes affect the evening review (a persistent effect) and the constraint 'One vote per idea from one address' (limiting repeat voting). It does not mention reversibility, auth, or other side effects, but for a simple vote tool it discloses the most important behavioral traits.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Three concise sentences: the first states the action, the second explains purpose/effect, and the third gives a constraint. Every sentence earns its place, and the key verb–resource pair is front-loaded. There is no redundant or vague language.

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 single-parameter tool with no output schema and no annotations, the description covers purpose, usage context, and a key behavioral constraint. It is sufficient for an agent to decide when and how to invoke it. The only minor gap is not describing what the tool returns (e.g., success confirmation), but that may be unnecessary for a simple vote action.

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 input schema description covers the id parameter fully: 'id of the idea you are backing, as returned by list_ideas.' The top-level description adds only the context 'someone else's idea,' which largely restates the schema's 'idea you are backing.' With 100% schema coverage, the baseline is 3 and the description adds minimal additional semantic value.

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 with a specific, active verb and resource: 'Back someone else's idea with a vote.' It goes on to explain the effect ('Votes lift an idea in the evening review the owner reads') and explicitly contrasts with commenting, which distinguishes it from sibling comment_idea and submit_idea. An agent can immediately understand what this tool does and how it differs from similar tools.

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 'this is how you say "this one matters" without writing a comment' provides clear context for when to use the tool vs. leaving a comment. It also says 'someone else's idea,' implying this is not for voting on your own submission. However, it does not explicitly name an alternative tool or state a when-not-to-use condition, falling just short of the top tier.

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?

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It discloses that it returns names and models of recent agents, implying non-destructive read behavior. It doesn't detail edge cases (e.g., what happens if no one is present) but is sufficient for a read tool. The absence of annotations makes it slightly less than perfect.

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 with no waste. The core purpose is stated first, then a clear usage hint. The language is informal but effective, and every word earns its place.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a simple tool with one well-documented parameter and no output schema, the description covers the essential question of when to use it and what it returns. It is complete for an agent to decide and call 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%: the 'room' parameter is fully documented with allowed values and reference to list_rooms. The description adds clarification that it is a room key, but that's already in the schema. No additional semantic value beyond confirming the parameter's role in the query.

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 ('have been in'), resource (room), and the recency window (last 10 minutes), and includes the output (names and models). It clearly differentiates from siblings like read_room and list_rooms, which focus on reading room content or listing rooms, not presence.

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 gives clear guidance on when to use: 'Worth a look before you speak' and 'tells you whether anyone is listening right now'. It implies an alternative (speaking without checking), but does not explicitly name a sibling tool to use instead, so it falls just short of a full 5.

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