board_report
Generate Management Body review pack — executive summary, open findings, risk posture, overdue items.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| period | No | Reporting period (e.g., 'Q1 2026') |
Generate Management Body review pack — executive summary, open findings, risk posture, overdue items.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| period | No | Reporting period (e.g., 'Q1 2026') |
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Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations were provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It identifies the output components but does not disclose side effects, permissions, or other behavioral traits beyond generating the pack. It is unclear if the operation is read-only or has any side effects.
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, focused sentence that gets straight to the point, with no unnecessary words. It is well-structured and front-loaded with the verb 'Generate'.
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 covers the tool's primary function and output components, but it does not explain the output type/format or distinguish it from the sibling tool board_report_llm. Given the existence of a similarly named sibling and the lack of an output schema, more details would improve 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 schema already describes the 'period' parameter at 100% coverage, so the description does not need to repeat it. The description adds no additional meaning about the parameter beyond what is in the schema, so 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 generates a Management Body review pack and lists its contents (executive summary, open findings, risk posture, overdue items). However, it does not differentiate from the sibling tool board_report_llm, which appears to be a similar tool, so it lacks sibling distinction.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. There is no mention of preferred scenarios, exclusions, or comparison with sibling tools like board_report_llm.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
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