validation_read
Use the closed validation read capability family from the frozen Brain Scanner policy.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| payload | Yes | ||
| operation | Yes |
Use the closed validation read capability family from the frozen Brain Scanner policy.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| payload | Yes | ||
| operation | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false. The description adds no behavioral context beyond a vague reference to a 'frozen policy.' It does not disclose any side effects, auth requirements, or operational details, so it fails to enhance what annotations already provide.
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 a single sentence, so it is concise, but it is not informative. The entire sentence is vague and does not earn its place; it could be replaced with a more specific statement. It lacks structure or front-loaded critical 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?
Given the tool's complexity (nested objects, a oneOf discriminator, and no output schema), the description is grossly inadequate. It does not explain the operation, the payload structure, or the expected behavior. An agent cannot confidently call this tool correctly based on this description alone.
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%, meaning the description provides zero information about the parameters (operation, payload, projectId, etc.). The schema itself has a complex oneOf structure and nested objects, so the description must compensate. It does not, leaving the agent to infer parameter meanings solely from the schema.
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 says 'read capability family' but does not specify what it reads or what operation it performs. It is vague and does not differentiate from the sibling tool 'get_project_health', which likely performs the actual read. The phrase 'closed validation' is jargon and lacks a clear verb-resource relationship.
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?
No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It does not mention that a sibling tool 'get_project_health' exists or explain any selection criteria. The instruction 'Use...' is imperative but provides no context for an agent to decide.
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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