ti4_draw_agendas
Draw random agenda cards for TI4 political phase
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| type | No | Filter by type | |
| count | No | Number to draw (default: 2) | |
| expansions | No | Expansion filter |
Draw random agenda cards for TI4 political phase
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| type | No | Filter by type | |
| count | No | Number to draw (default: 2) | |
| expansions | No | Expansion filter |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Input schema / properties / count / descriptionPrevious value: -"Number of agendas to draw (default 2)."New value: +"Number to draw (default: 2)"Input schema / properties / expansions / descriptionPrevious value: -"Expansions to include: \"base\", \"ds\", \"te\". Defaults to [\"base\"]."New value: +"Expansion filter"Input schema / properties / typeAdded value: +{
+ "description": "Filter by type",
+ "enum": [
+ "law",
+ "directive"
+ ],
+ "type": "string"
+}Input schema / properties / count / descriptionPrevious value: -"Number to draw (default: 2)"New value: +"Number of agendas to draw (default 2)."Input schema / properties / expansionsAdded value: +{
+ "description": "Expansions to include: \"base\", \"ds\", \"te\". Defaults to [\"base\"].",
+ "items": {
+ "type": "string"
+ },
+ "type": "array"
+}Input schema / properties / typeRemoved value: -{
- "description": "Filter by type",
- "enum": [
- "law",
- "directive"
- ],
- "type": "string"
-}Input schema / properties / count / descriptionPrevious value: -"Number of agendas to draw (default 2)."New value: +"Number to draw (default: 2)"Input schema / properties / expansionsRemoved value: -{
- "description": "Expansions to include: \"base\", \"ds\", \"te\". Defaults to [\"base\"].",
- "items": {
- "type": "string"
- },
- "type": "array"
-}Input schema / properties / typeAdded value: +{
+ "description": "Filter by type",
+ "enum": [
+ "law",
+ "directive"
+ ],
+ "type": "string"
+}Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are present, so the description carries full responsibility. 'Draw' could imply mutating a deck or merely generating random cards, but it does not clarify side effects, whether cards are removed from a persistent state, or what the return shape is. This is a significant gap.
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, focused sentence that immediately communicates the action and context. There is no wasted text or redundancy, 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 no annotations, no output schema, and only a minimal description. It does not explain return values, whether the draw affects game state, or how this relates to sibling tools. For a tool with these gaps, the description is under-specified and leaves important context missing.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 100% and each parameter has its own description (type filter, count default, expansion filter). The tool description adds no additional parameter meaning, but the schema already provides adequate semantics, so a 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 ('Draw'), names the resource ('random agenda cards'), and provides context ('TI4 political phase'). It clearly distinguishes from sibling tools like ti4_draw_objectives by specifying agenda cards rather than objectives or factions.
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. There is no mention of when to draw agendas vs objectives, or any prerequisites. The description only states what it does, not when to use it.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
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