uuid_generate
Generate UUID v1/v3/v4/v5 (batch supported). v3/v5 need name + namespace.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| name | No | Required for v3/v5 | |
| count | No | ||
| version | No | ||
| namespace | No | UUID string for v3/v5 namespace | |
| namespace_type | No |
Generate UUID v1/v3/v4/v5 (batch supported). v3/v5 need name + namespace.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| name | No | Required for v3/v5 | |
| count | No | ||
| version | No | ||
| namespace | No | UUID string for v3/v5 namespace | |
| namespace_type | No |
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Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. It states batch support and version dependencies but lacks details on side effects (e.g., randomness, idempotency) or error handling.
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 action and resource, no redundant words. 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?
No output schema; description does not specify return format (e.g., string vs array for batch). For a simple generator, it is mostly complete but lacks output 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?
Adds meaning by linking version parameter to required params (name+namespace for v3/v5) and mentions batch support (implied count). Schema coverage is 40%, so description partially compensates.
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 specifies the verb 'Generate' and resource 'UUID v1/v3/v4/v5', and adds batch support. It clearly distinguishes from sibling tool uuid_parse which parses UUIDs.
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?
Does not provide explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance. Mentions version-specific requirements but no advice on choosing between versions or batch vs single generation.
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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