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.