engain_create_downvote_order

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It only discloses credit spending. Other behavioral traits like authentication requirements, rate limits, or consequences (e.g., irreversible?) are missing. This is insufficient for a paid action tool.

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 short (two sentences) and front-loads the key action. No unnecessary detail. However, it could be slightly more structured but remains efficient.

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?

With 7 parameters (3 required), no output schema, and limited description, the tool is moderately complex. The description does not cover parameter usage, return values, or side effects like credit deduction details. It is incomplete for effective usage.

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 43%, meaning several parameters lack descriptions. The tool description adds no parameter explanations beyond the schema. For 'labels' and 'scheduledAt', no meaning is added. The description fails to compensate for low schema coverage.

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 'Create a downvote order on a Reddit post or comment,' specifying the action and target. It also mentions credit spending, which is distinct from the sibling engain_create_upvote_order. The purpose is unambiguous.

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 does not provide explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance. While it is implied from the tool name and sibling context, no alternatives or exclusions are stated. The guidance is minimal.

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