Run an AIsa operation

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

Annotations already provide readOnly=false, openWorldHint=true, and destructiveHint=true. The description adds valuable behavior beyond that: billing per call, the BatchCallResult response shape, and the error structure with retryable status. It does not spell out side effects, but the destructive flag is already carried by annotations, so the additional context is sufficient.

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?

Three short sentences, each earning its place: purpose, cost, response shape, and routing guidance. Key behavioral facts are front-loaded, and nothing is redundant with the schema or annotations.

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 that an output schema exists and all parameters have descriptions, the tool description is complete enough for correct invocation. It covers cost, return/error contracts, and how routing to this tool differs from calling pinned tools directly, leaving no practical gap.

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 description coverage is 100%, and each parameter is already clearly documented: operation_id as returned by search, search_id provenance, arguments matching input_schema, and max_price_usd as a spend guard. The description does not need to add parameter detail, so baseline 3 is appropriate.

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 opens with 'Execute one AIsa operation,' a specific verb+resource statement. The word 'one' distinguishes it from the sibling batch_use, and the closing note distinguishes it from calling pinned tools directly. An agent can tell what this tool is for immediately.

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?

It explicitly states when to use the tool: 'this is the way to call anything found through search.' It also gives the alternative: 'Pinned tools in tools/list can also be called directly.' This is clear when-versus-alternative guidance with no ambiguity.

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