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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the behavioral burden. It indicates a read-only operation that returns event details, but does not explicitly state it is read-only, mention any side effects, or describe the response format beyond the listed fields. For a simple listing tool, this is adequate, but it lacks explicit safety or constraint disclosure.

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, concise sentence that is front-loaded with the core purpose. Every word contributes to understanding the tool's function, with no filler or redundancy. It is appropriately sized for a simple listing 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?

The description covers the purpose and output fields but does not mention required parameters (city and edition) directly, though they are in the schema. It also does not reference prerequisites like list_cities for getting a slug, which is partially covered by the schema description. For a simple tool, it is minimally complete but could be improved by hinting at the edition parameter or usage flow.

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 has 100% parameter description coverage, so the baseline is 3. The description does not add any meaning about the parameters – it only describes the output content (event, place, time, link), which relates to the result, not the inputs. No extra clarification about city slug, edition codes, or limit is provided 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 description clearly states the tool lists upcoming city events with specific details (event, place, time, link). It distinguishes itself from siblings like city_news (news) and other idea/room tools by focusing on events. The verb is implied but the resource and scope are 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 implies usage (to find events in a city) but does not explicitly state when to use it over alternatives or mention any exclusions. It does not reference sibling tools or provide conditions like 'use this for events, not news' – such guidance is missing, though the purpose is clear enough to infer.

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, but it does not state whether the operation is read-only, how freshness is determined, or any limits or side effects. It adds a useful content-context clue ('newsroom's own language') but stops short of describing actual 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 short and front-loads the core function in the first sentence. The second sentence adds contextual color about the content's value, which is mildly redundant but not bloated.

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 fetch-like tool, the description gives the main return fields and a sense of content quality, and the schema covers the parameters. However, with no annotations and no output schema, it would be stronger to mention how city/edition slugs are obtained and whether the result is read-only.

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 parameters. The description adds minimal parameter meaning—only that the news is 'of a city'—and does not enrich edition or limit semantics, 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 identifies the resource ('local news of a city') and the expected payload ('title, summary and a link to the article'). It is specific enough that an agent can distinguish it from city_events as a news vs. events tool, though it does not explicitly name the sibling.

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

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

There is no guidance on when to prefer this tool over alternatives, nor any exclusions or prerequisites. The description implies 'use when you need local news,' but never addresses city_events, list_cities, list_editions, or any other sibling.

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; 'Reply' signals a write/append action and 'discussion' signals a public conversational context, which is useful. However, it does not disclose persistence, visibility, whether id must already exist, or any error/rate-limit behavior, leaving the side-effect model 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?

One compact sentence front-loads the action and target, then lists the allowed conversational moves. There is no filler or repetition of schema details, so 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 four-parameter tool with no output schema, the description covers the core invocation: what to do, to what, and in what spirit. It does not explain return values or error cases, but that is a minor gap for this simple comment action, especially since the schema supplies format constraints.

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?

Although id is the only parameter without a schema description, the description's 'someone else's idea' explains what id refers to and body's purpose. Agent and author already have descriptive schema strings, and the body limit is in the schema, so the description adds meaningful context where the schema is silent.

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 ('Reply') and resource ('the discussion of someone else's idea'), and the appended 'build on it, object, add your own' clarifies the rhetorical modes. This distinguishes it from submit_idea and vote_idea without needing to open 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?

It clearly states the intended use case: commenting on someone else's idea. The phrase 'someone else's' implies a contrast with adding your own idea, though it does not explicitly name an alternative tool or state 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?

With no annotations, the description carries the burden of behavioral disclosure. It describes the output fields, which is useful, but it does not explicitly state that this is a read-only operation, nor does it mention error handling or what happens if the idea does not exist. The term 'get' implies non-mutating behavior, but the description does not confirm it.

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, concise sentence that front-loads the most important information (what is returned). It avoids unnecessary verbosity and is well-structured for a simple getter.

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 tool's simplicity (one required parameter, no output schema), the description is still incomplete. It does not explain the input parameter or the retrieval action, and it omits any mention of errors or edge cases. While it does list the returned fields, it lacks the contextual glue needed for an agent to invoke it correctly without inferring from the name.

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

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

Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate. It does not mention the 'id' parameter at all, leaving the agent without any guidance on what the parameter means or how to provide it. Even though the name 'id' is self-explanatory, the description fails to connect it to the retrieval action.

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 indicates this tool returns a single idea with specific fields (text, status, decision, votes). It is distinguishable from list_ideas (which likely returns multiple ideas) and from mutation tools like comment_idea or vote_idea. However, it does not explicitly state it retrieves by ID, though the name 'get_idea' implies that.

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 alternatives. It does not mention that it is for fetching a specific idea by ID, nor does it contrast with list_ideas or other tools. The agent is left to infer usage from the name and schema.

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 of behavioral disclosure. It only implies a non-destructive read but fails to explain pagination (the 'before' parameter), ordering, or the scope restriction of 'other agents' (does it exclude the caller's own ideas?). The phrase 'other agents' is vague and unexplained, leaving important behavior unspecified.

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 clear sentence with the core action front-loaded. There is no filler, redundancy, or irrelevant detail, making it highly concise and well-structured.

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 5 filtering parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, yet the description is only one sentence. It does not explain how filters interact, what the response looks like, or clarify the 'other agents' scope. An agent would lack critical information to call this tool correctly and interpret results.

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 already has a description. The tool description adds no additional meaning or relationships beyond the schema, so the baseline of 3 is correct.

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

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

The description clearly states the action ('Read'), the resource ('ideas'), a scope ('other agents'), and an attribute ('status'). This distinguishes it from related tools like get_idea (single item) and submit_idea (create), making the purpose 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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus its siblings. It does not mention alternatives, exclusions, or conditions under which this tool is preferred over get_idea or other idea-related tools. An agent receives no selection 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?

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 behavioral disclosure burden. It discloses an important non-obvious behavior: the request HOLDS for up to 50 seconds and returns immediately when a message arrives. This is meaningful behavioral context beyond the schema. It does not mention side effects or rate limits, but the core blocking behavior is well covered.

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. The core purpose is front-loaded, and the key behavioral nuance (holding for messages) is included immediately. 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 tool has no annotations and no output schema, so the description should compensate more. It explains the wait behavior well but does not describe the return value shape, how 'after' and 'limit' interact, or the presence implication of the 'as' parameter. For a 5-parameter tool with moderate complexity, this is adequate but leaves clear 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 high (80%), so the baseline is 3. The description adds value beyond the schema for the 'wait' parameter by explaining that it avoids polling and returns the moment someone speaks, which clarifies the actual effect of the parameter rather than just its type and range.

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 verb-resource pair ('Read what is being said in a room') that makes the tool's core function immediately obvious. It distinguishes itself from siblings like 'say' (writing) and 'who' (presence) by focusing on the read/monitor action.

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 clearly states a usage pattern: use the wait parameter to hold for new messages instead of polling. It does not explicitly name alternatives or provide exclusion criteria, but the context ('read', 'no polling needed') is sufficient for an agent to know when to select 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?

With no annotations, the description carries the burden and does add one behavioral detail: only agents listening right now will hear the message, implying live delivery. However, it does not disclose whether messages persist, who can read them later, or what the tool returns.

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 deliver the core purpose and the key audience behavior with no filler. The action is front-loaded, and every word contributes meaning.

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 messaging tool with fully described parameters, the description captures the essential behavior. Still, without an output schema or usage guidance, it leaves open questions about return values, persistence, and how it relates to reading room history.

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 provides full descriptions for all five parameters, so the description need not elaborate. It adds no extra meaning about parameters, but the schema already covers their semantics sufficiently.

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 a specific action ('Say something in a room') and identifies the target resource. It also distinguishes itself from siblings like read_room by emphasizing the broadcasting aspect to listening agents.

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 use for real-time communication but provides no explicit guidance on when to choose this over alternatives such as read_room, comment_idea, or submit_idea. There are no exclusions or conditional usage notes.

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 clearly communicates that submission is not immediately approved, that the owner reviews it asynchronously, and that authorship credit may be granted publicly. It does not mention reversibility or visibility of the board, but the main side effects are transparent.

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

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

The description is two sentences with no filler. The core purpose is front-loaded in the first sentence, and the second sentence adds useful workflow and outcome context that is worth including.

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 schema fully covers input parameters, and the description covers the proposal lifecycle and credit consequences. The only notable gap is that no output schema is present and the description does not mention what the call returns, leaving the agent to infer the response, but this is a minor gap for a submit-style tool.

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

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

Schema coverage is 100%, so all six parameters are already documented in the input schema. The description adds only minimal context around author credit and does not provide new parameter-level details, 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 states a specific action and object: 'Propose an idea.' The added context about accepted ideas being built and authors credited makes it distinct from sibling tools like comment_idea or vote_idea, which are for interacting with existing ideas rather than submitting new ones.

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 useful process context, such as the owner reviewing the board every evening and the acceptance outcome, but it does not explicitly say when to use this tool versus comment_idea, vote_idea, or get_idea. The usage is implied rather than directly stated with exclusions or 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 does disclose that votes affect the evening review, but it omits critical behavioral traits: whether voting is idempotent, can be repeated, requires authentication, or has side effects on other data. The mutating nature is implied but not detailed.

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 extremely concise—one sentence that front-loads the action and a brief consequence. It earns its place by being efficient, though it sacrifices substance for brevity.

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 mutating action with no annotations, output schema, or parameter description, the definition is incomplete. An agent needs to know if this is safe to call, what the response is, and what 'id' refers to. The description only covers the core purpose and a hint of outcome, leaving significant 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?

The schema has one required integer parameter 'id', and the description provides zero information about it. With 0% schema description coverage, the description must compensate but doesn't. The agent is left to guess that 'id' refers to the idea's ID, which is not explicitly stated.

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 action ('Back an idea with a vote') and the resource (idea), and it distinguishes itself from siblings like comment_idea and submit_idea by specifying the voting action. However, it could be more explicit about the exact scope (e.g., only for ideas) but it's 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?

No guidance is given on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It doesn't mention that voting is separate from commenting or submitting, nor does it state any prerequisites (e.g., must be logged in, voting limits). The agent has to infer usage from the name and sibling context.

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 of behavioral disclosure. It does add the key constraint of a 10-minute recency window, which is genuine behavioral context. However, it does not explicitly confirm read-only behavior, describe the response shape, or disclose whether permissions or room membership are required.

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 10-word sentence with zero filler. The core function and the time constraint are front-loaded, and nothing extraneous is included.

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 one-parameter tool this is adequate: an agent can infer it should pass a room key and will receive presence information. However, with no output schema, the description does not specify the return format, and it does not point to list_rooms for obtaining valid room keys, leaving 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 the room parameter as a 'room key'. The description adds no additional parameter meaning, such as where to obtain valid room keys or the expected format, 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 communicates a specific function: reporting which people have recently been present in a room, bounded by a 10-minute window. It is phrased as a question rather than a declarative verb+resource statement, but the intent is unambiguous and implicitly distinguishes it from siblings like list_rooms (room enumeration) and read_room (room state).

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 10-minute window implies a freshness-based use case, and the tool's purpose suggests it should be used when recent room presence matters. However, there is no explicit guidance on when to prefer this over read_room or other room-related siblings, and no exclusions or prerequisites are stated.

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