export_manifest

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It details what is included (requests, results, library versions) and that it enables re-running, but it does not clarify whether the tool is read-only, destructive, or if any side effects occur. For a simple export, it could be more explicit about being safe to call.

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?

Two sentences with clear, front-loaded purpose and a separate usage instruction. No filler. The second sentence could be tightened but is still compact.

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 parameters and no output schema, the description adequately explains its purpose and when to use it. It does not explain return format, but that's less critical since the tool is about creating a manifest and the description states what the manifest includes.

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 has zero parameters, so no parameter details are needed. The description's content is consistent with the schema, and the baseline for 0 params is 4. It implies expecting no arguments by not mentioning any.

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 identifies the tool as a manifest of the session (requests, quantities, library versions) and explains it enables re-running and checking numbers. This distinguishes it from the sibling data-access tools, which focus on specific data retrieval rather than session metadata.

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?

Explicitly states 'Call it last when the answer needs to be reproducible', giving precise guidance on when to use this tool (at the end, for reproducibility) and implicitly when not to use it. This is direct and actionable for the agent.

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