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

No annotations are provided. The description indicates it sends a DM challenge but does not disclose side effects, error conditions, prerequisites, or whether the operation is reversible. For a write operation, more behavioral context is needed.

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, front-loaded sentence that efficiently communicates the tool's role and action. Every word is necessary and informative.

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?

As part of a multi-step onboarding process, the description lacks critical context: what happens after sending the challenge, how to verify success, relationship to subsequent steps. Given the complexity, more completeness is expected.

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 for the single parameter is 100% with a clear field description. The tool description adds the context that the parameter is for the candidate who wants to become curator, but does not add further meaning beyond 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 clearly states the tool is Step 1/3 of Authority onboarding and sends a Nostr DM challenge to the candidate. The verb 'send' and resource 'Nostr DM challenge' are specific. It is distinguished from sibling tools by its role in a multi-step process.

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 implies an ordered process ('Step 1/3') but provides no explicit guidance on when to use this tool vs. alternatives like authority_register_operator. There is no mention of prerequisites or when not to use it.

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