desmume_wait_for_gdb

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

With no annotations provided, the description must disclose behavioral traits, but it only mentions a 'bounded interval' without explaining what happens when the interval expires (e.g., error, false return, or continued waiting). It also doesn't state whether the tool modifies emulator state or is purely observational.

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 concise at one sentence, but it is under-specified. While it avoids verbosity, it omits essential details about the wait outcome, making it less useful than a similarly short but more informative description.

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 simple tool with no output schema, the description should clarify the wait's termination conditions and timeout behavior. It doesn't state what constitutes success or failure, and the meaning of 'owned' is unexplained, leaving the tool's behavioral contract incomplete.

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 documents timeoutMs with default, minimum, and maximum, but the description adds no parameter-specific meaning. The phrase 'bounded interval' indirectly references the timeout, but doesn't explain how to set it, what values are appropriate, or what the return value indicates.

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 verb 'Wait' and names the resource 'owned ARM9 GDB port', making it clear that this tool performs a waiting operation. However, it doesn't specify exactly what 'wait for' means (e.g., port readiness vs. a response), which keeps it slightly indistinct from related tools like desmume_probe_gdb.

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 no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as desmume_probe_gdb or desmume_wait_for_stop. There are no use-case conditions, prerequisites, or exclusions mentioned.

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