Get ACA Open Enrollment dates and Special Enrollment Period triggers for 2026. Use when a user asks when they can sign up or if they missed enrollment.
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Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the burden of behavioral disclosure. It is a read-only getter, implied by the verb 'Get', but the description does not explicitly state that it makes no changes, nor does it elaborate on the nature of the output (e.g., date ranges or trigger conditions). The 'Special Enrollment Period triggers' phrase hints at behavior but lacks depth.
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 long, front-loaded with the core purpose, followed by a concise usage note. Every word earns its place; no filler or repetition.
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 zero-parameter tool with an output schema, the description fully covers purpose and usage context. It specifies the year (2026) and the two key data types (dates and SEP triggers), making it complete for the agent's decision-making. No additional return-value explanation is needed since an output schema exists.
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, so the default baseline is 4. The description adds no parameter-specific meaning, but none is needed; the schema is empty and the tool's operation is self-contained.
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 the specific action ('Get') and resource ('ACA Open Enrollment dates and Special Enrollment Period triggers for 2026'), clearly distinguishing it from siblings like 'check_aca_eligibility' and 'get_healthcovered_contact'. The addition of the year and SEP triggers makes the purpose precise and unambiguous.
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 gives explicit usage context: 'Use when a user asks when they can sign up or if they missed enrollment.' This tells the agent when to invoke the tool, but it does not explicitly mention when not to use it or name alternative tools, so it falls short of a full 5.
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 has a distinct purpose: checking eligibility, getting enrollment dates, and obtaining contact info. There is no overlap or ambiguity between them.
All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern: check_aca_eligibility, get_enrollment_dates, get_healthcovered_contact. The 'get_' prefix is used consistently for two of them, and 'check_' for the third, which is a clear action verb.
Three tools is a well-scoped size for this server's purpose of providing ACA information and contact. Each tool addresses a core need: eligibility, timing, and human assistance.
The server covers the key questions users would have: eligibility, enrollment timing, and how to get help. A minor gap is the lack of a plan comparison tool, but the contact tool fills that need by directing users to human assistance.