inspect_current_task

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full behavioral burden, and it discloses almost nothing: no side effects, no permission/auth requirements, no statement of what is returned for each distinguished state. 'Fresh' vaguely implies a non-cached read but nothing about mutation or output shape.

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?

A single short sentence with no filler, front-loading the inspection action and then the distinguishing states. The compressed adjectives ('compact fresh') are slightly jargon-y but occupy minimal space.

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 zero-parameter read tool with no output schema, the description at least enumerates the categorical states an agent can expect to see, which partially substitutes for return-value documentation. It still omits what the inspection does in ambiguous cases and how to act on each result, leaving gaps for a no-annotation tool.

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 tool takes zero parameters, so there is nothing for the description to explain beyond what the empty schema already conveys. Baseline 4 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 names an inspection of the 'current task' and enumerates the states it distinguishes (quiz, completed video, player, loading), which is more specific than the bare tool name. However, it never states what class of object the 'current task' is or how this differs from siblings like recover_current_task, route_learning_task, or defer_current_learning_task.

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?

Only the qualifiers 'compact' and 'fresh' hint at usage, implying a lightweight re-check of current page state. There is no statement of when to prefer this over sibling inspection tools (inspect_owned_page, recover_current_task) or when not to call it.

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