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

Without annotations, the description relies on its own disclosure. It states that the prompt is discarded and a template is returned, but it does not clarify whether all schema parameters are ignored or what side effects (if any) exist.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is extremely concise and contains no unnecessary words or filler.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

The description omits important context: what the three-step template consists of, whether any input parameter affects output, and how it should be used. The presence of nine ambiguous optional parameters further reduces completeness.

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 parameter descriptions look copied from unrelated tools and are misleading relative to the stated purpose (e.g., url is described as 'to normalize or cite' although the tool only returns a template and discards the prompt). Only some parameters mention being discarded, so the schema does not coherently explain the parameters' roles.

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 returns a three-step thinking template and that the prompt is discarded. It is a specific action and object, though the template contents are not specified.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance is given about when to use this tool or when to prefer an alternative. The description does not mention conditions, alternatives, or exclusions.

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