clokio_set_employee_status

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

Annotations already record that this is a mutating but non-destructive operation, and the description adds no behavioral context beyond that. It does not mention side effects (e.g., whether 'resign' is permanent, whether status changes affect attendance or time entry), required permissions, or response behavior.

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?

A single sentence with the action and key values front-loaded; no filler or repetition. It is appropriately sized for a two-parameter tool.

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?

The schema is sufficient for constructing a valid call, but the tool lacks output schema and behavioral/side-effect context, and the description gives no hint about how the status change is reflected. Combined with missing usage guidance, it is minimally viable rather than complete.

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?

With 0% schema description coverage, the description needed to explain the parameters, but it only restates the status enum and gives no extra meaning for employee_code (pattern, source, format). The enum values are already present in the input schema, so the description adds little beyond schema.

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 states a clear action ('Set') and resource (

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?

No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, no prerequisites such as obtaining employee_code via lookup_employee/list_employees, and no exclusions. The intended use is only implied by the name and phrasing.

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