Plan Dashboard Tab Update

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It discloses that unrelated tabs are preserved, but it does not clarify whether this is a read-only plan or a mutating update, nor does it mention permission requirements, side effects, or validation steps. The parameter description for 'current_dashboard' hints at a 'guarded' update but is insufficient.

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, well-structured sentence that immediately conveys the core purpose and the key behavioral constraint. No extraneous words.

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?

Given no output schema and moderate parameter complexity (nested objects, enumeration), the description is too minimal. It does not explain the return value (is it a plan payload?), error conditions, or whether the plan is immediately actionable. Siblings like 'dl_execute_safe_apply' suggest plans are later executed, but this tool's description lacks that 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?

Schema coverage is 100%, so baseline 3. The tool description does not add meaning beyond the schema; it does not explain how 'tab_id' is used for replacement or how 'tab_operation' affects behavior. The parameter descriptions in the schema are adequate but the tool description misses an opportunity to clarify complex parameters.

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 clearly states the action ('Plan append/replace') and resource ('one dashboard tab'), and adds a key behavioral detail ('preserving unrelated tabs') that distinguishes it from sibling tools. The verb 'Plan' indicates a preparatory step, not execution, which is useful context.

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 usage for updating a single dashboard tab without affecting others, but it does not explicitly state when to use it vs. alternatives (e.g., full dashboard update tools), nor does it mention prerequisites or when not to use it.

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