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

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden and does well by explaining key behaviors: Pipeworx 'picks the right tool, fills the arguments, and returns the result.' It discloses the automated tool selection process and result delivery. However, it doesn't mention potential limitations like response time, data source availability, or error handling.

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 efficiently structured: first sentence states core purpose, second explains the automation benefit, third provides usage guidance, and examples illustrate concrete applications. Every sentence adds value with zero wasted words, making it easy to scan and understand.

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 tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description provides good context about what the tool does and how to use it. However, it doesn't describe the format or nature of returned answers (e.g., structured data, text summaries, sources cited), which would be helpful given the lack of output schema.

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 100%, so the schema already documents the single 'question' parameter. The description adds some context by emphasizing 'plain English' and 'natural language,' and provides examples that illustrate expected input format. This adds marginal value beyond the schema's basic description.

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's purpose: 'Ask a question in plain English and get an answer from the best available data source.' It specifies the verb ('ask'), resource ('answer'), and distinguishes from siblings by emphasizing natural language interaction without needing to browse tools or learn schemas. The examples further clarify the scope.

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 explicitly states when to use this tool: 'No need to browse tools or learn schemas — just describe what you need.' It contrasts with alternatives like discover_tools or search_articles by positioning this as a high-level, natural language interface. The examples reinforce appropriate use cases.

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

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

With no annotations, the description must carry full behavioral disclosure. It mentions output format (paired data + URIs) and data sources, but omits side effects, authentication, rate limits, or error handling.

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 sentences with zero wasted words. Front-loaded with main purpose, immediately actionable for the agent.

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?

Sufficient for a two-parameter tool with no output schema. Covers both types, return data, and efficiency gain. Lacks error handling or detailed response format, but meets most needs.

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 100% with descriptions, so baseline is 3. The description adds meaning by explaining the specific data returned for each type and providing examples, surpassing the schema's minimal descriptions.

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 compares entities side by side and specifies data returned for each type. It distinguishes from sequential calls but does not explicitly differentiate from siblings like resolve_entity.

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 when to use it (comparing 2-5 entities efficiently) but lacks explicit when-not-to-use or alternative tools. No prerequisites or context for single entity cases.

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

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It effectively describes the tool's function (searching by natural language query), scope (returns most relevant tools), and context (large catalog of 500+ tools). However, it doesn't mention potential limitations like rate limits, authentication needs, or error conditions, which would be helpful for a search tool.

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 perfectly concise with two sentences that each earn their place: the first explains what the tool does and returns, the second provides crucial usage guidance. It's front-loaded with the core functionality and wastes no words.

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 moderate complexity (search functionality with 2 parameters), no annotations, and no output schema, the description does well by explaining the purpose, usage context, and behavioral aspects. However, it doesn't describe the return format beyond 'names and descriptions' or potential error cases, leaving some gaps for a search tool.

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 100%, so the schema already documents both parameters (query and limit) thoroughly. The description adds some context by mentioning 'natural language description' in the query example, but doesn't provide additional semantic meaning beyond what's in the schema. This meets the baseline for high schema coverage.

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's purpose with specific verbs ('search', 'returns') and resource ('Pipeworx tool catalog'), distinguishing it from sibling tools like get_articles or search_articles by focusing on tool discovery rather than content retrieval. It explicitly mentions the catalog context and the output format (names and descriptions).

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 provides explicit usage guidance: 'Call this FIRST when you have 500+ tools available and need to find the right ones for your task.' This gives clear conditions (large catalog, task-oriented search) and prioritization advice, with no misleading or contradictory statements.

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

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

With no annotations, description adequately discloses behavior: returns pipeworx:// citation URIs, bundles multiple data sources, replaces 10-15 sequential calls. Does not discuss rate limits or authentication, but covers major behavioral aspects.

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?

Very concise and well-structured. Uses bullet-like format with colons to separate topics. Every sentence is informative with no redundancy.

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 2 simple params and no output schema, description fully covers what the tool returns, its limitations, and prerequisite calls. Includes alternative tool for federal contracts. No gaps for agent decision-making.

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 100%, so baseline 3. Description adds meaning by explaining type is currently only 'company', value can be ticker or CIK, and provides guidance on name unsupported (use resolve_entity). Adds clear value beyond 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?

Description clearly states it returns a full profile of an entity (company) from multiple sources including SEC filings, XBRL data, patents, news, and LEI. It specifies the verb 'get full profile' and distinct resource. Distinguishes from sequential alternatives and provides a sibling exclusion for federal contracts.

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?

Explicitly states when to use (comprehensive company profile in one call) and when not (federal contracts, use usa_recipient_profile). Also notes name resolution as prerequisite. However, lacks detailed comparison to other sibling tools on this server like compare_entities or search_articles.

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

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. While 'Delete' implies a destructive operation, it doesn't specify whether deletion is permanent, reversible, requires specific permissions, or has side effects. This is inadequate for a mutation tool with zero annotation coverage.

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, efficient sentence that communicates the core purpose without any wasted words. It's appropriately sized for a simple tool with one parameter.

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 destructive operation with no annotations and no output schema, the description is insufficient. It doesn't explain what happens after deletion, whether there's confirmation, error conditions, or what the return value might be. Given the complexity of a delete operation, more context is needed.

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 100%, so the schema already documents the single 'key' parameter. The description adds no additional meaning about the key format, what constitutes a valid key, or examples. Baseline 3 is appropriate when schema does the heavy lifting.

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 action ('Delete') and resource ('a stored memory by key'), making the purpose immediately understandable. However, it doesn't differentiate from sibling tools like 'recall' or 'remember' which likely interact with the same memory system, so it doesn't reach the highest score.

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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. With sibling tools like 'recall' (likely retrieving memories) and 'remember' (likely storing memories), there's no indication of when deletion is appropriate or what prerequisites might exist.

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

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden but offers limited behavioral insight. It mentions sorting and return fields but doesn't cover pagination, rate limits, authentication needs, error conditions, or whether this is a read-only operation (though 'fetch' implies safe retrieval).

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, efficient sentence that front-loads the core purpose and includes essential details about sorting and return fields. Every word contributes value with zero redundancy.

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 simple read operation with one optional parameter and no output schema, the description is adequate but minimal. It covers what the tool does and what it returns, but lacks behavioral context that would be helpful given the absence of annotations.

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 100%, so the parameter 'limit' is fully documented in the schema. The description doesn't add any parameter-specific information beyond what's in the schema, maintaining the baseline score for high schema coverage.

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 action ('fetch'), resource ('spaceflight news articles'), and key attributes ('sorted by publication date', returns specific fields). It distinguishes from 'search_articles' by focusing on latest articles rather than search functionality, though it doesn't explicitly mention 'get_blogs'.

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 usage for retrieving latest spaceflight news, suggesting this is for general browsing rather than targeted searches. However, it doesn't explicitly state when to use this versus 'get_blogs' or 'search_articles', nor does it provide any exclusion criteria or prerequisites.

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

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It describes the return format ('title, summary, URL, image, and source') and sorting behavior ('sorted by publication date'), which is useful. However, it lacks details about error handling, rate limits, authentication requirements, or whether this is a read-only operation (though 'fetch' implies reading). The description adds some value but doesn't fully compensate for the absence of annotations.

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 extremely concise and front-loaded: two sentences that efficiently convey the core functionality and return format. Every word earns its place with no redundancy or unnecessary elaboration. It's appropriately sized for a simple tool with one optional parameter.

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 low complexity (one optional parameter, no output schema, no annotations), the description is adequate but has clear gaps. It explains what the tool returns and sorting behavior, which helps the agent understand the output. However, without annotations or output schema, it doesn't provide complete context about error cases, pagination, or how to interpret the return values beyond listing fields.

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?

The input schema has 100% description coverage, with the 'limit' parameter fully documented in the schema. The description doesn't mention parameters at all, so it adds no semantic value beyond what the schema provides. According to the rules, when schema_description_coverage is high (>80%), the baseline is 3 even with no parameter information in the description.

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's purpose: 'Fetch the latest spaceflight blog posts sorted by publication date.' It specifies the verb ('fetch'), resource ('spaceflight blog posts'), and sorting criteria. However, it doesn't explicitly distinguish this tool from its siblings (get_articles, search_articles), which would require clarification about what makes blogs different from articles or when to use this versus search functionality.

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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus its siblings (get_articles, search_articles). It mentions what the tool does but offers no context about alternatives, exclusions, or specific scenarios where this tool is preferred. The agent receives no help in choosing between similar tools.

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

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

Discloses rate limiting ('5 messages per identifier per day') and cost ('Free'). No annotations provided, but description fully covers behavioral traits. No contradiction.

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?

Concise single paragraph, front-loaded with purpose. Every sentence adds value: purpose, use cases, restriction on verbatim prompts, rate limit.

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?

Covers purpose, usage guidelines, rate limit, and parameter hints. No output schema but typical for feedback tools. Adequate for an agent to invoke correctly.

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 100% with detailed descriptions for each parameter. The description adds minimal extra beyond listing use cases and character limit (2000 chars max). Baseline of 3 is appropriate.

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?

Clearly states 'Send feedback to the Pipeworx team' and lists specific use cases (bug reports, feature requests, missing data, praise). Distinct from sibling tools which focus on querying data.

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?

Explicitly lists when to use (bug, feature, data_gap, praise) and what to avoid (not including end-user's prompt verbatim). Also mentions rate limit of 5 per day per identifier.

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

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden. It effectively describes the tool's behavior: it can retrieve specific memories or list all keys, works across sessions, and is a read-only operation (implied by 'retrieve'). However, it doesn't mention potential limitations like memory size constraints or retrieval failures.

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 sentences with zero waste. First sentence states the core functionality with conditional logic, second sentence provides usage context. Every word serves a purpose and the structure is front-loaded with the most important 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?

For a single-parameter tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description provides excellent context about what the tool does and when to use it. The main gap is lack of information about return format (what a 'memory' looks like when retrieved), but otherwise quite complete.

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 100%, so the baseline is 3. The description adds significant value by explaining the semantic meaning of omitting the key parameter ('omit to list all keys') and connecting the parameter to the broader context of session memory retrieval, elevating it above baseline.

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's purpose with specific verbs ('retrieve', 'list') and resources ('previously stored memory by key', 'all stored memories'). It distinguishes from siblings like 'remember' (store) and 'forget' (delete) by focusing on retrieval operations.

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?

Explicitly states when to use ('retrieve context you saved earlier in the session or in previous sessions') and provides clear conditional logic ('omit key to list all keys'). This gives the agent precise guidance on parameter usage scenarios.

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

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden. It discloses fan-out behavior across multiple sources in parallel, accepted formats for 'since', and return structure (structured changes, count, pipeworx:// URIs). It also notes the current limitation (only 'company' supported). This provides adequate transparency for an agent.

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 concise at four sentences, with the primary purpose stated first. Every sentence adds value: purpose, behavior, parameter formats, use cases. No redundant or unnecessary text.

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 no output schema, the description explains return types (structured changes, count, URIs). It covers all parameters, includes a usage example, and notes limitations. It is complete for its complexity, though it could mention any authentication or rate limits.

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 100%, so baseline is 3. The description adds context like relative time examples and the use of ticker or CIK for 'value', but these mostly reinforce the schema descriptions. The parameter semantics are adequately covered by the schema, and the description adds marginal value beyond that.

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's function: 'What's new about an entity since a given point in time.' It specifies supported entity type (company), details the data sources (SEC EDGAR, GDELT, USPTO), and describes the return value, making the purpose unambiguous and distinct from sibling tools like entity_profile.

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 provides explicit use cases: 'brief me on what happened with X' or change-monitoring workflows. It offers guidance on the 'since' parameter ('Use "30d" or "1m" for typical monitoring'). However, it does not specify when not to use the tool or list alternative tools for scenarios outside its scope.

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

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It effectively describes key behavioral traits: the tool performs a write operation (implied by 'Store'), specifies persistence characteristics ('Authenticated users get persistent memory; anonymous sessions last 24 hours'), and hints at session scope. It lacks details on error conditions or rate limits, but covers essential behavior beyond basic function.

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 appropriately sized and front-loaded: the first sentence states the core function, followed by usage guidance and behavioral details. Every sentence adds value without redundancy, making it efficient and well-structured for quick comprehension.

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 moderate complexity (a write operation with persistence rules), no annotations, and no output schema, the description is largely complete. It covers purpose, usage, and key behavioral traits like persistence. It could improve by mentioning error cases or confirming the lack of return values, but it provides sufficient context for effective use.

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?

The schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already fully documents both parameters ('key' and 'value'). The description does not add any parameter-specific semantics beyond what the schema provides (e.g., it doesn't explain key constraints or value formatting), resulting in a baseline score of 3.

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 specific action ('Store a key-value pair') and resource ('in your session memory'), distinguishing it from sibling tools like 'recall' (likely for retrieval) and 'forget' (likely for deletion). It provides concrete examples of what can be stored ('intermediate findings, user preferences, or context across tool calls'), making the purpose 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 explicitly states when to use this tool ('to save intermediate findings, user preferences, or context across tool calls'), providing clear context for its application. However, it does not mention when not to use it or name specific alternatives among sibling tools (e.g., 'recall' for retrieval), which prevents a perfect score.

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

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

No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. It discloses return data (ticker, CIK, name, URIs) and that it is a single call. No mention of side effects, but likely read-only. Could detail error handling, but overall adequate.

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?

Three sentences, no redundant information. First sentence states core purpose, second gives examples, third mentions return and benefit. Efficient and front-loaded.

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 simple tool with 2 parameters and no output schema, description covers input, return values, and benefit. Lacks error or rate limit info, but sufficient for typical use.

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 has 100% description coverage with both parameters described. Description adds concrete examples ('AAPL', '0000320193', 'Apple') and clarifies that type only supports 'company' in v1.

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?

Description clearly states verb 'resolve', resource 'entity', and outcome 'canonical IDs across Pipeworx data sources'. It provides specific examples for type='company' (ticker, CIK, name). Sibling tools are unrelated, so no confusion exists.

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?

Description states it 'replaces 2–3 lookup calls', implying efficiency benefits. It limits v1 to company type but does not explicitly rule out other tools. No alternatives mentioned, but siblings are distinct enough.

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

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It discloses the return format (title, summary, URL, publication date) which is valuable, but doesn't mention behavioral traits like rate limits, authentication needs, pagination, or error handling. It adequately describes the core behavior but lacks operational context.

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, well-structured sentence that efficiently states the action, resource, and return format. It's front-loaded with the core purpose and wastes no words, making it easy to parse quickly.

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 moderate complexity (search with 2 parameters) and no annotations or output schema, the description is reasonably complete. It covers the purpose, resource, and return format, but could improve by adding more behavioral context (e.g., search scope, result limits beyond the schema's default/max). It's adequate but not exhaustive.

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 100%, so the schema already fully documents both parameters (query and limit). The description adds no additional parameter semantics beyond what the schema provides, such as search syntax or result ordering. Baseline 3 is appropriate when the schema does all the work.

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's purpose with a specific verb ('Search') and resource ('spaceflight news articles'), and distinguishes it from sibling tools (get_articles, get_blogs) by specifying it's for searching by keyword rather than retrieving articles directly.

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 when to use this tool (for searching articles by keyword) versus the sibling tools (which likely retrieve articles without searching), but doesn't explicitly state when not to use it or name alternatives. The context is clear but lacks explicit exclusions.

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