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

No annotations provided; description carries full burden but fails to disclose behavioral traits such as authentication requirements, rate limits, or whether results are limited to specific regions beyond mention of department code.

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 concise sentences: purpose, context, and filtering options. No redundancy, every sentence adds 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?

Adequate for a search tool with decent schema coverage, but lacks explanation of return format or scope of 'health-related associations'. Given no output schema and many sibling tools, could benefit from more 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 descriptions are present for all 4 parameters. Description adds value by providing example values for pathology and type_action, and clarifying department code format (e.g., '69', '75').

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 finds health-related associations by pathology or disease, specifying the resource and action. It includes examples and mentions the France Care database, distinguishing it from broader search 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?

No guidance on when to use this tool versus siblings like search_associations or get_similar_associations. The description lacks context for selecting this over alternatives.

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