Trademarks

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

Annotations declare readOnlyHint, openWorldHint, idempotentHint true, and destructiveHint false. The description adds behavioral details: probing multiple LLMs, scoring, default model free, requires BYO key for Anthropic, returns per-model and combined view. No contradictions.

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, front-loaded with the main action and output format. Every sentence adds essential information without redundancy. Highly concise and well-structured.

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?

Without an output schema, the description clearly specifies the return shape (per-model {score, confidence, signals, raw_response} + combined view). Parameter count is 4, all documented. The description fully covers what an agent needs to use and interpret the tool 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 description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents each parameter. The description adds value by explaining the default model behavior for 'models' and the purpose of 'context' for disambiguation, and clarifies that '_apiKey' is only needed for Anthropic.

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 probes LLMs for knowledge and scores visibility (0-100) per model. It specifies use cases (AI-marketing audits, brand checks) and distinguishes itself from sibling tools like ask_pipeworx or deep_research by focusing on visibility scoring across multiple models.

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 explains when to use the tool (pre-launch brand checks, competitive monitoring) and provides guidance on the default model and optional Anthropic key. It could be more explicit about when not to use it compared to siblings, but the context is clear enough for correct selection.

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?

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, openWorldHint, idempotentHint true, destructiveHint false. The description adds value by explaining that the tool routes to 5,245 tools across 1369 sources and returns stable pipeworx:// citation URIs. This provides additional behavioral context beyond the 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 long but well-structured, front-loading the key preference instruction. Every sentence adds value, though some details (e.g., '5,245 tools across 1369 verified sources') could be considered slightly verbose. Still, it remains informative without being wasteful.

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 (routing among many tools) and the presence of 6 parameter aliases but no output schema, the description provides sufficient context about behavior, return format (citations), and usage scenarios. It could mention potential rate limits or the scope of what counts as 'authoritative', but overall it's fairly 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 coverage is 100% with descriptions for all parameters. The description reinforces that the question is in natural language and mentions aliases, but does not add significant new meaning beyond the schema. Baseline 3 is appropriate given 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 that the tool routes questions to a large set of tools and returns structured answers with citations. It explicitly distinguishes itself from web search and sibling tools like ask_pipeworx_grounded and deep_research, using phrases like 'PREFER OVER WEB SEARCH' and 'START HERE for most questions'.

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 guidance on when to use (factual questions requiring authoritative structured data) and when to step up to alternatives (ask_pipeworx_grounded for hallucination-resistant single answers, deep_research for broad multi-part questions). It also provides many examples and trigger phrases like 'what is', 'look up', 'find'.

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?

Annotations already indicate readOnly, openWorld, idempotent, not destructive. The description adds that it is a full working router (not a fallback) and that no candidate is active currently, so behavior matches stable. 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?

The description is somewhat wordy with three sentences, including a date and mention of retired candidates. It could be more concise while retaining key 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 is a beta of an existing tool, the description provides sufficient context: identical functionality with experimental routing, currently matches stable. No output schema but promises same response shape as ask_pipeworx.

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 all parameters well-documented as aliases. The description adds no new information about parameters beyond referencing ask_pipeworx usage. Baseline 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?

The description explicitly states this is the beta version of ask_pipeworx, a universal router for 5,245 tools, and clearly distinguishes it from its sibling ask_pipeworx by being the experimental edge with candidate routing improvements.

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?

It tells the agent to use it exactly like ask_pipeworx when wanting the newest routing, and explains that currently it matches the stable version. However, it does not explicitly state when to prefer ask_pipeworx over this beta or provide alternative tools for specific 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?

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, openWorldHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint. The description adds crucial behavioral context: hallucination-resistance, extraction over generation, explicit refusal reasons (5 types), and the cost of an extra LLM call. No contradiction with 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 well-structured with key information front-loaded (purpose, mechanism, output format, use cases). While it is somewhat lengthy, every sentence adds value. Minor redundancy ('extracts the answer using ONLY what the tool result contains') is acceptable for clarity.

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 thoroughly explains the return format: {answer, evidence, confidence, source, fetched_at, refusal_reason} on success, and explicit refusal objects. It also covers failure scenarios and rationale for cost. Comprehensive for an AI agent to understand behavior.

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 all parameters described. The description adds value by noting that the 'question' parameter accepts multiple aliases (q, text, input, query, prompt), which aids flexibility. Baseline is 3; the aliases clarification raises it to 4.

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 it is a hallucination-resistant answer mode for high-stakes reads, specifying that it extracts answers only from tool results. It distinguishes itself from sibling ask_pipeworx by highlighting its refusal behavior and extra cost.

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: 'whenever an answer will be quoted, cited, or acted on' and when not: 'prefer ask_pipeworx for casual lookups'. Provides clear criteria for choosing this over the sibling tool.

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?

The description extensively discloses behavioral traits beyond annotations: safety mechanisms (low-confidence short-circuit, closed market handling), fan-out examples, response shapes, resolver contract details, news fallback fields, and cancellation rule parsing. It also explains the significance of market_match_confidence and the parent_event extractor. The annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false, and the description does not contradict them.

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 overly verbose, running to multiple paragraphs with large blocks of text. While it is structured with section headers (RESPONSE SHAPES, RESOLVER CONTRACT, etc.), many sentences contain excessive detail (e.g., specific fan-out examples, news fallback field names). An AI agent might struggle to quickly extract the core purpose and usage, making it less concise than 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?

Given the tool's complexity (3 parameters, no output schema, many edge cases), the description is remarkably complete. It explains the full lifecycle: input resolution, classification, fan-out, response structure (market, analysis, evidence), resolver contract with confidence levels, parent_event extraction, news fallback behavior, and safety checks. There is no reliance on an output schema for return value documentation.

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 value by providing concrete examples for the 'market' parameter (slug, URL, question text), explaining the effect of 'depth' (quick vs thorough) with '2-3 evidence sources' vs 'full fan-out', and clarifying that 'include_raw=false' keeps responses under ~20KB. These details enhance understanding beyond the schema's property 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 begins with a specific verb+resource: 'Research a Polymarket bet by pulling the relevant Pipeworx data for it in one call.' It further clarifies the three accepted input formats (slug, URL, question text) and explicitly states the use cases: 'should I bet on X', 'what does the data say about Y', 'is there edge in Z'. This clearly distinguishes it from sibling tools like polymarket_arbitrage or polymarket_edges, which target specific tasks.

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 clear context for when to use the tool via example queries and use cases. However, it does not explicitly state when not to use it or mention alternatives among sibling tools. It does include behavioral guidance like checking market_match_confidence before trusting analysis, and mentions blocking conditions (low_confidence_match, market_closed_or_inactive) which serve as implicit usage boundaries.

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?

Annotations already show readOnlyHint=true and destructiveHint=false. The description adds behavioral context: it pulls from SEC EDGAR/XBRL, handles fiscal year nuances, sorts results, and returns citation URIs. This goes beyond 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 front-loaded with natural language triggers and is fairly concise. Every sentence adds value, though it could be slightly tighter without losing 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 complexity (two entity types, different data sources, sorting, citation URIs), the description covers key aspects. No output schema, but it mentions returns. It is reasonably complete for an AI agent.

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%, baseline 3. The description adds meaning by explaining how to format values (tickers/CIKs for company, names for drug), the 2-5 range, and that results are sorted by primary metric. This enriches 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 uses specific verbs like 'compare,' 'side-by-side comparison,' and states the exact resources (companies or drugs) it operates on. It distinguishes itself from siblings like entity_profile by emphasizing parallel vs sequential lookups.

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 (e.g., 'compare X and Y,' 'which is bigger') and advises 'ALWAYS PREFER over sequential single-pack lookups.' It lacks explicit 'when not to use' but the context is clear.

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 many behavioral traits beyond annotations: account requirement, parallel decomposition, depth-specific behaviors (facets, gap recovery, contradictions), result structure (evidence, confidence, source, citations, gaps), semantic excerpting, and timing. No contradiction with 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 verbose but well-structured, front-loading critical info (account requirement, alternative tool). Every sentence adds value given the tool's complexity, though minor trimming could improve conciseness.

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?

Despite lacking an output schema, the description thoroughly explains the return format (findings packet, gaps, contradictions), usage context, limitations (structured data only), and timing. Complete for the tool's complexity.

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 for both parameters. The description adds significant extra context: for depth, defining facet counts and behaviors (quick=3, standard=5 with gap recovery, thorough=8 with iterative hop); for question, specifying it can be broad/multi-part.

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 performs grounded multi-source research across structured data sources, decomposes questions, routes to tools in parallel, and returns a findings packet. It distinguishes from sibling ask_pipeworx by specifying scope and output format.

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 advises when to use (broad/multi-part questions over structured data) and when not to (breaking news, colloquial current-news), recommending ask_pipeworx instead. Also mentions account requirements and depth tiers.

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?

Annotations already mark the tool as read-only, idempotent, and non-destructive. The description adds behavioral details: 'Returns the top-N most relevant tools with names, descriptions, and full input schemas (with curated examples) — each result is ready to call directly, no second schema lookup needed.' No contradictions.

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: starts with a concise verb-resource summary, lists use cases, explains output, and provides usage priority. Every sentence adds unique value 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?

Despite no output schema, the description fully explains the return value (top-N tools with names, descriptions, schemas, examples). It also covers the typical use case and when to call first, making it complete for a discovery 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 baseline is 3. The description adds value by clarifying the alias parameters (query, q, task, search, description) and by providing usage examples. It also specifies the default limit and maximum, which are not in the schema 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's purpose: 'Find tools by describing the data or task.' It specifies that it returns top-N relevant tools with details, distinguishing it from sibling tools since it is the only meta-tool for discovery.

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?

Explicit guidance is provided: 'Call this FIRST when you have many tools available and want to see the option set (not just one answer).' It also lists domains where you might use it, giving clear context for when to invoke.

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?

Annotations already indicate read-only, open-world, idempotent, non-destructive. Description adds detailed behavioral context: fans out across SEC EDGAR, XBRL, USPTO, news, GLEIF; explains patents API sunset and soft-fail behavior; lists exact return fields. No contradictions with 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?

Description is long but well-structured, front-loaded with examples, then explains behavior in parallel calls, then details return fields and parameters. Almost every sentence adds value; minor redundancy could be trimmed.

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?

No output schema, so description must explain return values. It comprehensively lists cik, company_name, recent_filings with URIs, fundamentals, patents, news, LEI. Covers all aspects needed for an agent to understand the tool's output.

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%, baseline 3. Description adds meaning by clarifying that type is limited to 'company' and value accepts ticker or zero-padded CIK, not names. This enhances understanding 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 it provides a 'full cross-source profile of a US public company' with specific examples of user queries like 'Tell me about X' or 'company profile for Microsoft'. It uses a specific verb-resource combination and distinguishes itself from siblings like compare_entities and 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?

Explicitly says 'ALWAYS PREFER over chaining single-pack SEC/XBRL/news lookups' for holistic views and instructs to use resolve_entity first if only a name is available. Provides clear when-to-use and when-not-to-use guidance.

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?

Annotations already indicate destructiveHint=true and idempotentHint=true. Description adds context about clearing sensitive data, which goes beyond the annotations and provides useful behavioral insight.

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: first states purpose, second gives usage guidance. No wasted words; front-loaded and efficient.

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 tool with one parameter, no output schema, and good annotations, the description covers purpose and appropriate usage thoroughly.

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 describes the single parameter 'key' with 'Memory key to delete'. Description does not add additional meaning beyond the schema. With 100% schema coverage, baseline 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?

Description clearly states 'Delete a previously stored memory by key.' Verb 'Delete' and resource 'memory by key' are specific. Distinguishes from siblings 'remember' and 'recall' by mentioning them.

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?

Explicit guidance: 'Use when context is stale, the task is done, or you want to clear sensitive data...' Also suggests pairing with 'remember' and 'recall', providing clear context and alternatives.

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?

Annotations declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, destructiveHint=false, and the description adds context: fetches page, extracts title/description/key links, emits markdown. No contradiction, and it explains the output format, complementing the 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?

Two clear sentences followed by a bullet list of use cases. Front-loaded with purpose and output, no fluff. Every sentence adds value.

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 adequately describes output as a single text blob in llms.txt format. It covers input parameters and process. Minor omission: no mention of error handling for invalid URLs, but overall sufficient.

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 minimal extra meaning beyond schema: it mentions 'key links' but doesn't detail parameter format or constraints beyond what schema already provides.

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 it generates a specific file (llms.txt) for a URL, using a specific verb and resource. It distinguishes itself from sibling tools like ai_visibility_check or scan_competitor_ai_presence by focusing on file generation rather than analysis.

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 lists three use cases: indexing a client's site, drafting for a project, or auditing competitors. While it doesn't include when-not-to-use or alternatives, the use cases are clear and cover typical 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?

Annotations already indicate readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and non-destructive nature. The description adds value by stating the API key requirement and listing the types of data returned (status, owner, etc.). It does not contradict any annotations. It could mention rate limits or data freshness, but it is still helpful.

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 concise sentences: first states the main action and identifier, second lists returns and a key requirement. No unnecessary words, front-loaded with the core purpose.

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?

With an output schema present, detailed return values are not needed. The description covers the identifier, returns, and a prerequisite (API key). It could mention registration number format (e.g., 7 digits), but the schema example suffices. The description is complete enough for a simple lookup 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 coverage is 100% with both parameters described. The description reinforces the purpose of registration_number ('by registration number') and clarifies that api_key is required despite not being marked as required in schema. This adds marginal but useful context beyond the schema definitions.

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 verb 'Look up', the resource 'US trademark', and the identifier 'registration number'. It also lists the return fields (status, owner, mark text, goods/services, classification). This sufficiently distinguishes it from siblings like get_trademark_by_serial and search_trademarks.

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 mentions the requirement for a USPTO API key, guiding the user on prerequisites. However, it does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives such as get_trademark_by_serial or search_trademarks, leaving the agent to infer based on the identifier type.

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?

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, openWorldHint, and destructiveHint. Description adds useful behavioral context: requires authentication (USPTO API key) and lists return data fields. No contradictions.

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, well-structured, front-loaded with purpose. Every sentence adds value 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 tool simplicity (2 required params, no enums, output schema present), description adequately covers purpose, return data, auth requirement. Complete for context.

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 both parameters described. Description does not add significant meaning beyond schema; it reiterates API key requirement which is already in schema. Baseline 3 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?

Description explicitly states 'Look up a US trademark by serial number' with specific verb and resource. It distinguishes from sibling tools like get_trademark_by_registration and search_trademarks by focusing on serial number lookup.

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 mentions required API key but does not explain when to use this tool versus alternatives like get_trademark_by_registration or search_trademarks. No explicit when-not or exclusion criteria provided.

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?

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, openWorldHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint, so the safety profile is clear. The description adds that an API key is required, which is a prerequisite. However, it does not disclose other behavioral traits like rate limits or pagination. The description does not contradict 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 a single sentence that immediately states the action and resource, making it front-loaded and efficient. No extraneous 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?

While an output schema exists and annotations cover safety, the description has a minor contradiction regarding the API key requirement (description says required, schema lists it as optional). It also lacks details on scope or pagination. Overall, it is functional but leaves some ambiguity.

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?

Input schema coverage is 100% with basic descriptions for both parameters. The description adds context about prosecution history but does not enhance parameter meaning beyond what the schema provides. Baseline 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?

The description clearly states the tool retrieves prosecution history (office actions, responses) for a trademark by serial number, which is a specific verb+resource combination. It distinguishes from sibling tools like get_trademark_by_serial and get_trademark_by_registration by focusing on documents rather than basic info.

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 mentions the requirement for a USPTO API key but does not provide any guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, such as when basic trademark info is needed. No exclusions or selection criteria are given.

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?

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, openWorldHint, idempotentHint, destructiveHint=false. Description adds value by listing specific return fields and usage context, no contradictions.

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, front-loaded with core purpose, then usage guidance. No extraneous 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 no output schema, description explicitly lists return fields. Parameter is covered by schema. Annotations cover safety. Complete for a simple list 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 has 100% coverage with description for the only parameter (include_inactive). Description does not repeat parameter info, but context about 'active subscriptions' implies default behavior. Baseline 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?

Description clearly states 'List the caller's active subscriptions' and lists return fields. Distinguishes from sibling tools like subscribe and unsubscribe.

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 provides use cases: 'review what you're monitoring before adding more' and 'find an id to cancel'. No explicit when-not, but guidance is clear and helpful.

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 limit (5 per identifier per day), that it's free, and that it doesn't count against tool-call quota. No annotations contradict.

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?

Five sentences, front-loaded with purpose, no unnecessary words. Efficiently covers all key points.

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?

Comprehensive for a feedback tool: covers usage, formatting, rate limits, and impact on roadmap. No missing critical details.

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 describes parameters well (100% coverage). Description adds value by instructing how to format the message (describe in terms of tools/packs), which goes 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 for sending feedback to the Pipeworx team about bugs, missing features, or praise. It distinguishes from sibling tools by explicitly listing use cases.

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?

Provides explicit when-to-use guidance for each feedback type (bug, feature/data_gap, praise) and what not to include (end-user prompt). Also mentions rate limits and quota impact.

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?

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, openWorldHint, idempotentHint. The description adds that data is self-aggregating from CF analytics-engine, no PII, and cached 5min-1h, providing extra behavioral context beyond 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 three concise sentences plus a colon-separated list. No redundant words; every sentence adds value. The main purpose is 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 low complexity (1 param, no output schema), the description fully covers purpose, use cases, data source, caching, and privacy. It is complete for an agent to decide when to use this 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?

Only one parameter (window) with 100% schema coverage. The description adds context about short vs long windows ('hot right now' vs 'steady-state demand'), enhancing the schema's enum values.

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 returns trending data: top tools, top packs, and total call volume. It provides three specific use cases, distinguishing it from siblings like ask_pipeworx or discover_tools.

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 lists three scenarios where the tool is useful (discovering hot data, confirming canonical tools, aligning use cases). It does not explicitly state when not to use it, but the context is clear.

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?

Details internal logic: walks child markets, checks ordering, computes partition sum, applies Jaccard similarity filter, partition placeholder filter, and fill check against CLOB depth. Annotations already indicate read-only, idempotent, open-world; description adds important context about when not to trade.

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?

Description is lengthy but well-organized with bold section headers and clear paragraphs. Every sentence adds value for understanding the complex tool.

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?

Despite no output schema, the description thoroughly explains the response structure (opportunities[], partition_check fields, fill check results) and all relevant details, making the tool fully understandable.

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 covers 100% of parameters with descriptions; description greatly expands on each parameter, providing examples, accepted formats, mode semantics, and behavioral differences between event and topic modes.

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 it finds arbitrage opportunities on Polymarket using monotonicity violations and partition-sum checks. It distinguishes three distinct modes (no args, event, topic) and explicitly differentiates from sibling tools like polymarket_fill_risk.

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?

Provides explicit instructions on when to use each mode: no args for trending scan, event for specific market partition check, topic for cross-event scanning. Recommends event for single market, explains cross-event catches patterns single-event misses, and advises against trading when fill check shows zero realizable edge.

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?

The description is extremely transparent about internal models, response structure, caching (1h at KV level), and edge knobs. It explains the three segments and their model families, which goes far beyond the annotations. The annotations (readOnlyHint, openWorldHint, idempotentHint) are consistent and reinforced by the description's read-only nature.

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 dense and front-loaded with the purpose, then systematically covers segments, parameters, and diagnostics. While every sentence adds value, the length may be slightly overwhelming for some agents. It could be trimmed without losing critical information, but it remains well-structured.

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?

Despite lacking an output schema, the description fully explains the response structure (by_segment, fed_candidates, diagnostics) and the real-time return fields for each opportunity. It also covers caching, edge knobs, and parameter defaults. This compensates entirely for the missing output schema, making the tool self-contained.

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 covers all 9 parameters with descriptions, and the tool description adds significant context, such as explaining the tradeable-edge concept for min_liquidity and max_spread_pp, the behavior of min_kelly vs min_partition_leg_kelly, and the category_filter usage. This exceeds the baseline expectation 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: 'Scan top Polymarket markets and return opportunities where Pipeworx data disagrees with market price.' It is a specific verb+resource that immediately distinguishes it from siblings like polymarket_arbitrage or polymarket_edge_tracker by emphasizing opportunity discovery without paging hundreds of markets.

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 the use case: 'Built for "what should I bet on today" — agents discover opportunities without paging hundreds of markets.' It also explains when to use the tradeable-edge knobs. However, it does not explicitly mention when to avoid this tool or suggest alternatives like polymarket_fill_risk for detailed execution analysis.

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?

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, destructiveHint=false. The description enriches this with details: reads from daily snapshots, 60-day TTL, decay from daily closes not intraday, and full response structure. Adds significant value beyond 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 dense but front-loaded with the core question. Every sentence adds value, though it could be slightly more organized. Still, it is concise for the information conveyed.

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 optional params, no output schema, and no nested objects, the description covers the return structure in detail (tracked, expired, snapshot_dates) and mentions limitations. Fully adequate for the tool's complexity.

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% for both params (days, window). The description adds default values (14, 1wk), bounds for days (clamp 2-30), and context for window (snapshot family). This goes beyond the schema, earning a 4.

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 provides 'edge persistence and decay telemetry' and answers a specific question about how long an edge has existed. It distinguishes itself from siblings like polymarket_edges by focusing on time-series analysis rather than raw snapshots.

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 implicitly guides when to use: to understand edge freshness vs. persistence. It does not explicitly state when not to use or compare to alternatives, but the context is clear. A 4 reflects clear context without exclusions.

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?

Annotations declare readOnlyHint=true, destructiveHint=false, etc. The description adds behavioral details: walks ladder, returns verdict (clean/degraded/cannot_fill), and explains forced_directional_risk. No contradictions.

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?

Well-structured with clear sections for single-market and basket modes. Front-loaded with purpose, but slightly dense; still effective given complexity.

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?

No output schema, but description covers all return fields for both modes, including edge cases (thin_legs, forced_directional_risk). Comprehensive for the tool's complexity.

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%, baseline 3. The description adds meaning by explaining the difference between single-market and basket mode for 'side' parameter and interpreting 'size_usd' for buys vs sells and basket settlement notional.

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 performs a 'realizable-vs-theoretical edge check against live CLOB order-book depth' and distinguishes single-market and basket modes with specific outputs. It is distinct from siblings like polymarket_arbitrage.

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 says 'USE THIS before acting on any polymarket_arbitrage SELL/BUY-EVERY-LEG signal or any polymarket_edges trade above ~$500', and warns about partial fills converting arb into unhedged positions.

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?

Extensively details edge cases (compatibility_warning, temporal_alignment, skipped counters) beyond annotations. No contradiction with readOnlyHint, openWorldHint, idempotentHint.

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?

Dense but well-structured with mode breakdown and field explanations. Front-loaded with core purpose. Slightly verbose but all content earns its place.

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 response structure, safety fields, and counters despite no output schema. Lacks exact field types but sufficient for selection.

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?

Adds significant meaning beyond schema: explains topic list, overriding behavior, and provides examples. Coverage 100% but description enriches each parameter.

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 defines cross-venue spread tool with two modes (topic shortcuts and explicit tickers). Distinct from siblings like polymarket_arbitrage by focusing on inter-venue comparison.

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 describes two usage modes and warns that most pre-mapped topics return warnings, guiding appropriate use. Does not explicitly compare to sibling 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?

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and idempotentHint=true. The description adds behavioral context: scoping to identifier (anonymous IP, BYO key hash, account ID) and the behavior when key is omitted (list all keys). No contradiction with 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?

Three sentences, no wasted words. Core action in first sentence, usage context in second, scoping and pairing in third. Efficient.

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 simplicity (single optional parameter, no output schema), the description fully covers purpose, usage, behavior, and relationships. No gaps.

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% (one parameter with description). The description clarifies that omitting the key lists all keys, which adds meaning beyond the schema's 'omit to list all keys' 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 starts with a specific verb ('Retrieve' or 'list') and resource ('value previously saved via remember' or 'all saved keys'). It clearly distinguishes from siblings like 'remember' and 'forget' by stating the pairing.

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 explains when to use: 'to look up context the agent stored earlier... without re-deriving it from scratch.' It mentions scoping and pairing with remember/forget, but does not explicitly state when not to use or provide alternatives beyond siblings.

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?

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, openWorldHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false. The description adds context about the mark_read parameter's effect on future calls and the return fields (source, citation_uri, payload), enhancing behavioral understanding beyond the 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 concise—three sentences—and front-loaded with the core purpose. It efficiently includes usage examples and an alternative access method without unnecessary fluff. Slightly more compact could be argued, but it's well-structured.

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 5 optional parameters, no output schema, and rich annotations, the description covers essential aspects: return fields, filtering options, mark_read behavior, and polling suitability. It leaves little ambiguity for an agent to select and invoke the tool 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%, so all 5 parameters are documented in the schema. The description adds value primarily for the mark_read parameter by explaining its side effect ('so the next call only shows newer ones') but does not elaborate on 'unread_only' or others beyond what the schema states. Baseline 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?

The description starts with a specific verb and resource: 'Pull fired events from your subscription feed.' It clearly states what the tool returns and distinguishes itself from sibling tools like 'list_subscriptions' by focusing on fired events in the feed.

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 examples of filtering by type and since timestamp, and notes that polling works fine. It also mentions an alternative raw endpoint for scripts/dashboards, providing useful when-to-use context, though it doesn't explicitly state when not to use the tool.

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?

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, openWorldHint, etc. Description adds details on data sources, fallback mechanism (GDELT→GNews), soft-fail for USPTO, and output format with citation URIs, without contradicting 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?

Description is well-structured: starts with example queries, explains sources, parameter details, and ends with sibling guidance. Every sentence adds value without excess.

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, description adequately explains return structure (changes grouped, total_changes count, citation URIs), mentions soft-fails and fallbacks, and all parameters are documented. Annotations cover safety profile completely.

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% coverage, but description adds context: since accepts ISO or relative shorthand with recommended monitoring values, value can be ticker or CIK, and type is limited to company.

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 change feed for a company from multiple sources (SEC, GDELT/GNews, USPTO) for a given time window, and explicitly distinguishes from sibling tool 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?

Provides example queries indicating when to use ('What's new with X'), and directly advises when not to use (use entity_profile for static profiles regardless of window).

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?

Annotations indicate non-read-only, non-destructive, and idempotent behavior. The description adds valuable context: persistence depends on authentication status (persistent for authenticated, 24-hour for anonymous). No contradictions with 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 two sentences, front-loaded with purpose, and every sentence contributes necessary context. No redundant 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 simple write tool with no output schema, the description covers usage, scoping, duration, and pairing with siblings. It is fully complete for an AI agent.

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 clear descriptions for key and value. The description provides example key names and notes value can be any text, but does not add substantially new 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 explicitly states the tool saves data for later reuse, with concrete examples like resolved ticker, target address, and user preferences. It clearly distinguishes from sibling tools recall and forget.

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 advises when to use ('when you discover something worth carrying forward') and explicitly pairs with recall and forget. It does not explicitly state when not to use, but the guidance is clear and effective.

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?

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, openWorldHint, idempotentHint, and non-destructive. The description adds that each call cascades through several lookup endpoints internally, replacing 2-3 manual lookups. No contradictions.

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 front-loaded with examples and key use case. It is slightly verbose but every sentence adds value (examples, supported types, return details). Could be tightened, but still efficient.

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 fully explains the return format for each entity type, including the citation URI. Combined with full schema coverage and rich annotations, the description covers all needed context.

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%, but the description adds significant detail: for 'value', it lists examples of acceptable inputs (ticker, CIK, name for company; brand or generic for drug). Also explains the structure of return values, which is 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 resolves user-spoken names to canonical/official identifiers, using specific examples like ticker, CIK, and RxCUI. It distinguishes from sibling tools by focusing on identifier resolution rather than other analyses.

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 advises 'Use FIRST whenever you have a name but need an ID.' It specifies supported types and their return values, giving clear context. No explicit when-not-to-use, but the purpose is sufficiently clear to infer appropriate usage.

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?

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, openWorldHint, idempotentHint, non-destructive. Description adds details: probes each entity, returns ranked list with score, confidence, signal density. No contradictions.

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 clear, front-loaded purpose and concise details. No unnecessary 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?

No output schema, but description explains return format (ranked list with score, confidence, signal density). Inputs fully covered. Context signals and sibling tools show it fits well.

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 covers all parameters. Description adds context (first entity as 'subject', rest as competitors) and clarifies usage of optional models and context parameters, enhancing meaning 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?

Clearly states the tool compares AI visibility across multiple entities, probes each with ai_visibility_check, and ranks results. Distinguishes from siblings like ai_visibility_check (single entity) and compare_entities (generic).

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 useful for competitive AI-marketing audits with an example question. Implies single-entity checks use ai_visibility_check, but lacks explicit when-not-to-use or alternative guidance.

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?

Annotations already declare read-only, open-world, idempotent. Description adds detailed behavioral traits: fans out across services, graceful degradation, 5-30s delay on first bundlephobia measurement, sources_failed listing, and return structure. No contradiction with 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?

Description is a single concise paragraph that front-loads the purpose. All sentences are informative with no wasted words. Could be slightly more structured, but it's efficient.

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?

Despite no output schema, the description comprehensively covers return structure (summary block, per-advisory, links, alternative versions), failure modes, delayed measurements, and ecosystem scope. Complete for an agent to use 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% so baseline is 3. Description adds value by explaining default version behavior, acceptance of scoped packages, and detailing the output fields and behavior, which enhances understanding 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?

The description clearly states it's a composite check for npm packages using deps.dev and bundlephobia. It distinguishes from other ecosystems and tools, and uses specific verb+resource ('scan dependency').

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 says 'Use whenever an agent asks is X safe / popular / small or what does adding lodash cost me'. Also provides alternative for non-npm ecosystems, giving clear when-to-use and when-not-to-use guidance.

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?

Annotations already mark readOnly, idempotent, and not destructive. Description adds value by explaining the scope ('covers full USPTO register'), return fields (wordmark, serial, status, etc.), and keyless access. No contradictions with 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?

Description is a single paragraph with front-loaded purpose and efficient use of sentences. Every sentence adds info without redundancy. Could be slightly more structured (e.g., bullet points) but is clear and concise.

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 6 parameters and no output schema, description covers purpose, usage, parameter details, and return fields adequately. Provides examples in schema but not in description. Overall sufficient for an agent to use 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%, but description adds meaningful context: explains query's dual behavior (simple vs. Lucene), defines 'live' for live_only, and lists common Nice classes with examples for international_class. Adds value beyond raw schema 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 it searches US federal trademarks by mark text for clearance/knockout searches. It distinguishes from siblings like get_trademark_by_registration and get_trademark_by_serial by focusing on wordmark-based search without needing a serial number.

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?

Provides clear when-to-use guidance: 'Use this to check whether a proposed brand name conflicts with existing US trademarks.' Offers specific recommendations for name-availability checks (live_only:true, appropriate international_class) and notes alternative methods for known serial/registration numbers implied by sibling tool names. Lacks explicit when-not-to-use but context suffices.

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?

Annotations already declare read-only, non-destructive. The description adds behavioral details: embedding model (BGE-base-en), window size (500-char overlapping), search method (cosine), and truncation flag. 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?

Description is a single efficient paragraph. It's front-loaded with the core function, then adds usage guidance and technical details. No wasted words, though bullet points could improve scannability.

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?

Despite lacking an output schema, the description explains return values (passages with offsets and similarity scores). It covers usage, alternatives, technical limitations, and integration with siblings, making it fully informative.

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 covers 100% of params. Description adds value beyond schema by explaining natural-language query examples and the truncation behavior for the 'text' parameter. Baseline 3, extra context merits a 4.

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 it performs semantic search inside a fetched record, specifying the inputs (text and query) and outputs (passages with offsets and scores). It distinguishes from siblings like ask_pipeworx_grounded.

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: when the record is too large for the prompt. It also names an alternative (ask_pipeworx_grounded) and provides usage constraints like the 200K char cap and truncation behavior.

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?

Annotations indicate idempotentHint=true, but the description doesn't clarify whether creating the same subscription again yields the same ID or a new one. However, it thoroughly covers authentication requirements, rate limits, delivery channel side effects (webhook signing, auto-disable), and return value (new subscription ID). No contradictions with 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 front-loaded with the main action and requirements. It is thorough but slightly verbose – for instance, repeating email format details that are already in the schema. Still, every sentence adds necessary context.

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 tool with 3 parameters (2 required), no output schema, and complex nested objects, the description covers all aspects: return value (new subscription ID), related pulling mechanisms (recent_alerts, GET endpoint), and safety features (rate caps, auto-disable). No gaps remain.

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%, yet the description adds substantial value with concrete examples for each type (e.g., 'sec_8k: {ticker:"AAPL", items?:["5.02"]}'), explains delivery constraints (phone verification, 10/day SMS cap, webhook signing), and clarifies required vs. optional fields for clinical_trial.

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 starts with 'Create a proactive monitoring subscription' – a specific verb and resource. It lists supported types and delivery channels, clearly differentiating from sibling tools like 'unsubscribe' and 'list_subscriptions'.

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 the need for a Pipeworx OAuth account ('anonymous + BYO cannot persist subscriptions'), provides context on when to use this tool vs. pulling alerts via recent_alerts or the registry endpoint, and details constraints (phone verification, 10/day SMS cap, webhook auto-disable).

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?

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, openWorldHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint. The description adds behavioral context by specifying the return format (category-bucketed examples) and that results come from a live catalog of thousands of tools.

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 somewhat long but front-loaded with key phrases and uses dashes and parentheses to structure information. Every clause adds value, but could be trimmed slightly without losing clarity.

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?

Despite lacking output schema, the description provides a complete picture: purpose, usage, parameter guidance, and what users can expect. It covers all necessary context for an AI agent to select and invoke the tool 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 a clear description for the topic parameter. The description enhances this by providing concrete examples ('finance', 'pharma', 'betting') and explaining the behavior when omitted.

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 as the onboarding entry point, returning category-bucketed example questions with exact tool+argument shapes. It distinguishes from sibling tools like ask_pipeworx by positioning itself as a first-use discovery tool.

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: 'Use this FIRST when you do not yet know what Pipeworx can do for you'. Also provides guidance on optional topic parameter and mentions how to learn meta-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?

Annotations indicate safety (destructiveHint false, idempotentHint true). The description adds that the row is deactivated (not deleted) and historical events persist via 'recent_alerts', which aligns with annotations and provides extra 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?

Two concise sentences that cover purpose, ownership, and side effects. No wasted words; information is front-loaded and easy to parse.

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 tool with one parameter, the description adequately covers purpose, constraints, and consequences. It also links to 'recent_alerts' for further context.

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 a clear description of 'id' as 'Subscription id (uuid) returned by subscribe.' The description adds no further parameter detail, but the schema already suffices.

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 ('Cancel a subscription by id') and distinguishes it from siblings like 'subscribe' and 'list_subscriptions' by specifying ownership enforcement and deactivation behavior.

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 implicitly tells when to use (to cancel a subscription) and what to expect (ownership enforcement, deactivation). It does not explicitly state when not to use, but context is sufficient.

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?

The description adds significant behavioral context beyond the annotations (readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, destructiveHint). It details the two verification pipelines, the verdict types, and the output format including citations. It does not contradict annotations and provides transparency about the process, though it omits details on potential failure modes or latency.

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 detailed and front-loaded with example queries, but it is somewhat verbose with a list of natural-language triggers. However, every sentence adds value, and the structure is logical, covering purpose, usage, and behavior in a coherent manner.

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 2 parameters, lack of output schema, and thorough annotations, the description is comprehensive. It explains the dual routing, verdict types, and output content, ensuring the agent understands what the tool does and what to expect, making it complete for its intended 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?

With 100% schema coverage, the description adds meaningful context: it explains that tolerance_pct overrides the implied tolerance from the claim wording and provides example usage. It clarifies default behavior and the purpose of each parameter, which goes beyond the schema's basic 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 that the tool performs natural-language claim verification against authoritative sources, with specific examples like "Is it true that…" and "fact check". It distinguishes between two paths (structured SEC EDGAR for company financials and a grounded pipeline for other claims), which differentiates it from siblings.

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 instructs to use this tool whenever the agent needs to check factual correctness of a user's statement. It explains the two routing paths and provides guidance on tolerance_pct override. However, it does not explicitly state when not to use or compare directly with sibling tools, though the context from sibling names implies alternatives.

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