sdg1062x_configure_modulation

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

Annotations are all false and provide no safety profile. The description adds one useful behavioral fact: ASK/PSK/DSB-AM ignore the 'amount' parameter. However, it does not disclose other important behaviors like default modes, validation rules, or response handling, leaving much of the burden unmet.

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 sentence that is front-loaded with the core action ('Configure modulation') and immediately adds a relevant caveat. Every word earns its place; there is 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?

Despite having 7 parameters and an output schema, the description is extremely sparse. It does not explain what modes are available, what the default mode is, how the parameters interact, or what the output response indicates. The description is adequate only for the 'amount' edge case, leaving overall operation poorly specified.

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 has 7 parameters with 0% description coverage. The description only clarifies the 'amount' parameter for ASK/PSK/DSB-AM modes, leaving 'mode', 'source', 'enabled', 'modulation_wave', 'modulation_frequency_hz', and 'channel' completely undocumented. This minimal compensation is insufficient for the parameter count.

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 uses the specific verb 'Configure' with the resource 'modulation', clearly indicating the tool's function. It distinguishes from sibling tools like configure_sweep and configure_burst by name, though it does not enumerate the supported modulation modes.

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 is given on when to use this tool versus the many sibling configuration tools. The phrase 'Configure modulation' only restates the purpose without providing context, prerequisites, or alternative recommendations.

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