Inspect a handoff package and return an acceptance decision.
The tool recalculates deliverable hashes, checks expiry and contract satisfaction, and returns the receiving agent's next action.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| run_id | Yes |
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden and it delivers: it discloses the exact behavioral steps (recalculating hashes, checking expiry and contract satisfaction) and the outcome (next action for the receiving agent). The only gap is whether inspecting consumes or invalidates the handoff package, which matters in a handoff workflow.
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 efficiently written sentences, front-loaded with the core purpose and followed by the behavioral specifics. Every sentence earns its place with no filler; only the missing run_id guidance keeps it from being optimal.
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?
The output schema exists, so the description correctly avoids re-explaining return values. For a validation tool with one parameter and known siblings, it covers the operation's substance well. The main remaining gap is the undocumented run_id parameter, which is modest for a tool this simple.
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%, so the description should compensate for the lone run_id parameter, but it never mentions run_id or its format/meaning. While 'run_id' is arguably self-explanatory, the description adds zero semantics beyond the schema's bare 'Run Id' title — a missed opportunity for a single-parameter tool.
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 (inspect) plus resource (handoff package) and the concrete outcome (acceptance decision). The second sentence names the exact validation steps — recalculation of deliverable hashes, expiry check, contract satisfaction — which clearly distinguishes it from siblings compile_handoff (creation) and prepare_artifact (packaging).
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 purpose implies usage: an agent can reasonably infer this is the validation gate before accepting a handoff, distinct from creating one. However, no sibling is named explicitly and there is no 'use X instead when...' routing. Context makes the role clear, but the alternative is left to inference rather than being stated.
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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compile_handoff and prepare_artifact both produce transferable packages, which could cause confusion about which to use for a given handoff. inspect_handoff is clearly distinct, and tool descriptions help clarify the intended lifecycle stages, but the boundary between compiling and preparing remains somewhat fuzzy.
compile_handoff and inspect_handoff follow a consistent verb_handoff pattern, but prepare_artifact breaks the pattern by changing the object and verb style. Overall the naming is readable and predictable despite the one deviation.
Three tools is well-scoped for a focused artifact handoff server, covering compilation, inspection, and preparation without unnecessary bloat. Each tool addresses a distinct lifecycle stage.
The set covers the core handoff workflow: compile, inspect, and prepare artifacts for transfer. There is no explicit delivery or acceptance tool, but inspect_handoff returns an acceptance decision, so the lifecycle is reasonably complete with only minor gaps.