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

Annotations already cover readOnly and openWorld behavior, and the description adds useful context about what the tool returns: launches with dev bundle, insiders' share, snipers, and smart buys. It also explains the default filtering behavior of signals_only, though it omits ordering, pagination, and what happens when signals_only is false.

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 and front-loads the core subject of recent launches and their signal categories. It is efficient, with no obvious filler, though the term 'insiders' share' could be clearer without additional context.

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 core purpose and the default signals_only filter, which is the most important behavioral detail. However, it leaves the other optional parameters and the shape of returned launch data unexplained, and there is no output schema to fill those 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 0%, so the description must compensate for undocumented parameters. It explains signals_only and its default, but it does not explain limit or min_insider_pct, leaving two of three parameters without meaningful semantics.

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

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

The description clearly states the resource: recent launches across launchpads, with signal categories such as dev bundle, insiders' share, snipers, and smart buys. It distinguishes this from sibling tools like get_launchpads by focusing on launches rather than launchpad metadata, though it does not explicitly use a verb like list or get.

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 for recent launches with signals and explains the default signals_only behavior, including the 24-hour window. However, it does not explicitly say when to use this tool instead of get_feed, get_launchpads, or search_tokens, nor does it 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.