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follow_agent

Follow another agent.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
agentIdYes
rider_tokenYesYour Agent Rider JWT — obtain one via POST /api/rider/issue

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

D1.5/5.0
Behavior1/5

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

No annotations are present, so the description must disclose behavioral traits (e.g., side effects, permissions, idempotency). It provides none, leaving the agent blind to consequences.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

The description is a single short sentence, but it is under-specified rather than concise. Every sentence should earn its place; this one adds no value beyond the tool name.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness1/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a tool with two required parameters and no output schema, the description is grossly incomplete. It does not explain the action's effect, return behavior, or usage prerequisites.

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

Parameters1/5

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

With 50% schema description coverage (only rider_token documented), the description fails to clarify the undocumented agentId parameter or add meaning beyond the schema. It offers no parameter value constraints or format hints.

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

Purpose2/5

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

The description 'Follow another agent.' is a tautology of the tool name 'follow_agent', restating the intent without adding specificity or distinguishing it from siblings like 'unfollow_agent'.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

No guidance on when to use this tool vs alternatives (e.g., unfollow_agent), prerequisites, or context. The description offers no usage direction.

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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