hires_cancel_all_notification_messages

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden and does it well. It discloses that already-sent notifications are unaffected and that the operation returns success even when no scheduled notifications exist, providing valuable idempotency and scope information.

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 compact and front-loaded: it starts with the core action, then clarifies non-effects and edge-case behavior. Every sentence contributes meaning with no redundancy.

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 a single parameter, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is complete. It covers the action, scope, side-effect boundaries, and response behavior, making it fully understandable in context.

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 input schema already fully describes the single candidate_id parameter with 100% coverage. The description adds no extra detail about the parameter, so the baseline of 3 applies.

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 specifies a precise action ('Cancel all scheduled notification emails') with a clear target ('for a candidate'). It distinguishes itself from sibling tools like delete_notification_message by focusing on the 'all scheduled' bulk cancellation scope.

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 implies when to use this tool: when you need to cancel all scheduled notification emails for a candidate. It does not explicitly mention alternatives or when not to use it, but the scope is clear enough to prevent confusion with singular delete or update operations.

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