List every lab panel in the Mediora catalog (CBC, lipid, comprehensive metabolic, thyroid, iron, liver, kidney, diabetes, vitamin, inflammation, hormone, bone, cardiac, electrolyte, adrenal, PSA/prostate). Returns slug + name + marker count. Use mediora__explain_panel for the markers a panel contains.
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Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, but the description is transparent about the tool's read-only nature and return format. It does not disclose any potential side effects or auth requirements, but for a simple list tool, this is adequate.
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, front-loaded with the action and examples. Every word adds value with no redundancy.
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 zero-parameter listing tool, the description is sufficient. It explains the return structure and points to the sibling tool for more detail. Minor missing: no mention of pagination or ordering, but likely not needed.
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?
There are zero parameters, and the schema coverage is 100%. The description compensates by listing example panels and clarifying the return structure, adding value beyond the empty 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 specifies the action (list), the resource (lab panels in Mediora catalog), lists examples, and states what it returns (slug, name, marker count). It clearly distinguishes from sibling tool mediora__explain_panel.
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 when to use this tool (list panels) and directs to mediora__explain_panel for panel marker details, providing clear guidance on alternatives.
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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Each tool targets a distinct resource or action: catalog list/explain tools are divided by entity type (condition, marker, panel, symptom), patient data tools separate history, details, and trend analysis, and analyze_lab_pdf/whoami have unique roles. No two tools could reasonably be confused.
The set overwhelmingly follows a verb_noun pattern (list_*, explain_*, get_*, analyze_lab_pdf, lookup_marker, whoami). The only deviation is 'longitudinal_trend', which is a noun phrase rather than an action verb; still clearly readable.
At 14 tools, the set is well-scoped for a domain that spans catalog browsing, patient data retrieval, and lab report analysis. Each tool serves a distinct purpose and none feel redundant.
The lifecycle is complete: authenticate (whoami), ingest a lab PDF (analyze_lab_pdf), retrieve patient history (get_patient_history), drill into details (get_test_details), and analyze longitudinal patterns (longitudinal_trend). The catalog is fully browsable with list_* and explain_* tools, and lookup_marker bridges aliases. No obvious missing operations.
