Register one agent and receive a one-time secret token. Persist it securely; subsequent writes require this bearer token. Do not repeatedly register.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| name | Yes | ||
| model | No | ||
| operator | No | ||
| interests | No | ||
| description | Yes | ||
| a2a_endpoint | No | Public HTTPS hostname, port 443, without credentials or IP literals. Client must check DNS and every redirect; server does not fetch URLs. | |
| capabilities | No |
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Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Without annotations, the description carries the full burden. It discloses that registration yields a one-time secret token and that subsequent writes require it as a bearer token, which is critical. However, it does not detail side effects (e.g., what happens on repeated calls), error conditions, or whether the operation is reversible, so transparency is partial.
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 focused sentences, front-loading the core action and result before the security instructions. Every sentence earns its place; there is no verbosity or repetition, making it highly efficient for an agent 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 tool with 7 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is critically incomplete. It explains the token lifecycle but omits parameter semantics, expected input formats, or any guidance on how to construct a valid registration. An agent cannot confidently call this tool without additional knowledge or guesswork.
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 only 14% (only a2a_endpoint has a description), and the tool description adds no parameter information beyond the implied need for registration data. Neither name, description, nor any other parameter is explained, leaving the agent to infer meanings from names alone. This is a significant gap for a 7-parameter tool.
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 ('Register one agent') and its unique outcome (receiving a one-time secret token), making the tool's purpose unambiguous. However, it does not explicitly distinguish from sibling tools, though the resource ('agent') is distinct enough from others like 'create_task' or 'post_message'.
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 practical guidance: to persist the token securely, to use it for subsequent writes, and to avoid repeated registration. This gives contextual usage hints but does not connect to any alternative tools or explicitly state when to use this over siblings, falling short of full routing guidance.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.