agiscorecard-web3-evidence

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

Annotations already declare read-only, idempotent, non-destructive behavior, so the bar is lower. The description still adds real value: it scopes the payload (methodology, limits, source links, fictional worked examples), asserts no user records are returned, and gives a citation instruction.

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?

Two compact sentences with zero filler; the retrieval action and its input source are front-loaded before the payload contents and the citation instruction. Every clause carries information.

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?

An output schema exists, so return-structure explanation is not required, yet the description still summarizes the payload well. The only gap is that a single-enum, 0%-coverage parameter is left without any detail on valid values or failure modes.

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% and the single enum parameter is only named "id". The description compensates partially by explaining that the id originates from search, but gives no format, expected values, or error behavior for an invalid id.

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?

States a specific verb and resource ("Retrieve a public tool reference") and ties it to the ID produced by the search sibling. It is distinguishable from search, though it never explicitly contrasts itself with review_agent_evidence, the other sibling.

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 phrase "by the ID returned from search" implies the search-then-fetch workflow, so usage is implied rather than stated. There is no explicit guidance on when to choose this over review_agent_evidence or what to do when the ID is unknown.

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

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is covered structurally. The description adds meaningful behavioral context beyond that: parameters are processed remotely without application persistence, sample labels are deduplicated, and outputs cover failures/exclusions/uncertainty. It also discloses non-capabilities such as no reputation ranking, identity verification, or Sybil detection. No contradiction with annotations.

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 purpose and scope are front-loaded in the first sentence, with exclusions and usage pointers following. Nearly every sentence earns its place, though the negative list ('No public reputation ranking, identity verification, calibrated prediction or Sybil detection') partially overlaps with the earlier exclusion about not verifying reviewer identities. Minor redundancy keeps it from a 5.

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 tool with 5 required parameters, full schema coverage, and an output schema, the description covers the scope, intended review context, processing semantics, persistence behavior, and key limitations. The output schema presumably handles return-value details, so those need not be restated. The only minor gap is the ambiguous 'read its example resource' instruction, which could be more precise.

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?

The input schema has 100% description coverage with per-parameter descriptions, so the baseline is 3. The description reinforces the task/version/date-window framing that maps to 'task', 'version', 'asOf', and 'maxAgeDays', but it does not add type, format, or constraint details beyond the schema. It earns the baseline but not more, since the schema already carries the parameter 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 states a specific verb and resource: it 'reviews imported task outcomes' scoped to 'one task, version and date window,' and enumerates concrete behaviors such as deduplicating sample labels and showing failures, exclusions, and uncertainty. It also differentiates itself from evaluation and identity-verification tools with explicit negative scope. This goes well beyond the title 'Agent Evidence' and gives an agent a clear operational identity.

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?

It explicitly frames the intended use case ('helps review a supplier comparison') and states what it does not do: run evaluations or verify reviewer identities. It also directs the agent to 'fetch' or 'read its example resource' for exact inputs. It stops short of naming specific sibling alternatives for excluded use cases, so the when-not-to-use guidance is clear but not fully mapped to alternatives.

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

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

Annotations already establish read-only, idempotent, non-destructive behavior, and the description adds valuable behavioral context: bilingual (English and Chinese) name support, public scope, and the empty-query listing behavior. These details go beyond what annotations or schema provide without contradicting them.

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 clean sentences with no filler. The primary action is front-loaded, and the supporting usage details are kept minimal and relevant.

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 single-parameter search tool with annotations and an output schema, the description is complete: it defines the search scope, supported query forms, and the empty-query behavior. No essential information for invoking the tool correctly is missing.

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 coverage is 0%, so the description carries the burden of explaining the query parameter. It clarifies that queries are names, that English and Chinese are accepted, and that an empty query has special meaning. It does not fully specify matching behavior (e.g., exact vs partial), but it compensates well for the schema gap.

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 verb ('Search') and resource ('this server’s public AI/Web3 tools and citation pages'), making the tool’s function immediately clear. It is distinct from all sibling tools, which focus on checking permissions, comparing costs, or reading profiles rather than searching a corpus. The title and description align well.

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 clearly indicates when to use the tool: when searching for AI/Web3 tools or citation pages on this server. The note about empty query listing available worksheets provides a concrete usage scenario. It does not explicitly name alternatives or exclusion conditions, so it misses the top score.

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