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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden for behavioral disclosure. It mentions the export formats but does not state whether the operation is read-only, what permissions are required, or how the exported content is returned. Side effects and error conditions are unaddressed.

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 core sentence is concise, but the trailing 'v0.4.0 Unified Prompt Templates feature' adds no functional value and clutters the description. It is not zero-waste.

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 an output schema and three parameters, the description is too brief to guide selection fully. It does not differentiate from get_prompt_template or explain the role of user_uuid, leaving the agent underinformed for a tool with several siblings.

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 67%; format and template_id are described, but user_uuid is not. The description adds no detail about user_uuid or clarifies parameter semantics beyond the schema. The format mention duplicates the schema's format description.

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 action ('Export'), the resource ('prompt template'), and the acceptable formats ('Markdown or JSON'). This distinguishes it from sibling tools like get_prompt_template, which likely retrieves rather than exports.

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 use when an export of a prompt template is needed, but it does not explicitly state when to prefer this over alternatives like get_prompt_template or list_prompt_templates. No exclusions or alternative references are provided.

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