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

With no annotations, the description carries the burden of conveying side effects. It does disclose that order placement is optional, which is an important safety-relevant behavior. However, it does not explain what happens when dryRun is false, how many orders may be placed, or what result the agent should expect.

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 efficient sentence with no filler. The key verbs 'calculate' and 'optionally place' are front-loaded, and the 'around the current price' scope is immediately clear.

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?

Despite having 9 parameters, potential order placement, no annotations, and no output schema, the description provides almost no operational context. It does not explain how the grid strategy is constructed, what the preview output contains, or what side effects occur when orders are actually placed.

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 each parameter. The description adds no deeper meaning about how levels, spacing, sizeModel, or spacingModel interact. This meets the baseline but does not exceed 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 states a specific action: calculate and optionally place grid trading orders, anchored around the current price. This distinguishes it from generic order tools like create_order and from strategy lifecycle tools like get_strategy_status and stop_strategy.

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 for when to use this tool versus alternatives such as create_order or the strategy status/stop tools. The 'optionally place' wording hints at preview vs. execution, but it does not explicitly state when dryRun should be used or when a different tool is more appropriate.

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