Server Quality Checklist

Tool Scores

• get_route_trip_evidenceC
  2.7/5.0
  Behavior3/5

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

  Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint, covering the safety profile. The description adds one behavioral detail: that quarantined rows and reasons are included in the output. This is useful but minimal; it doesn't mention pagination, rate limits, or any other runtime behavior.

  Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

  Conciseness4/5

  Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

  The description is a single, efficient sentence that front-loads the core action and includes relevant detail about quarantined rows. It is not verbose, but could be improved by adding parameter hints without losing conciseness.

  Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

  Completeness2/5

  Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

  Given the presence of an output schema, return format is handled, but the description leaves the optional late_after_minutes parameter unexplained and fails to provide context on what 'source trip' or 'quarantined' means. For a two-parameter tool with zero schema coverage, this is a significant gap.

  Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

  Parameters1/5

  Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

  Schema description coverage is 0% – the JSON schema provides no explanations for route_id or late_after_minutes. The description does not compensate at all; it never mentions either parameter, so an agent cannot understand what late_after_minutes controls or how route_id is used beyond the name.

  Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

  Purpose4/5

  Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

  The description states a clear verb ('Return') and resource ('every source trip for a route') and adds specificity with 'including quarantined rows and reasons.' It does not explicitly differentiate from sibling tools, but the function is distinct enough that an agent can infer its purpose.

  Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

  Usage Guidelines2/5

  Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

  The description gives no guidance on when to use this tool versus siblings like rank_routes_by_lateness or get_route_performance. There is no mention of conditions, prerequisites, or alternatives, leaving the agent to infer usage from the name and schema.

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

• get_route_performanceC
  2.9/5.0
  Behavior3/5

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

  Annotations already declare read-only, idempotent, and non-destructive behavior. The description adds the notions of 'defensible' metrics and 'data-quality exclusions', which communicate that the output is reliability-focused and that some data points may be intentionally omitted. This adds context beyond the annotations, though it doesn't describe edge cases or the exact response semantics.

  Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

  Conciseness5/5

  Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

  The description is a single sentence that front-loads the primary output and scope. It is concise with zero wasted words, making it easy to parse quickly.

  Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

  Completeness2/5

  Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

  Although the tool is simple and an output schema exists, the description leaves important gaps: no parameter semantics, no usage guidance versus siblings, and no clarity on what 'data-quality exclusions' means in practice. An agent would likely need to inspect the output schema or guess at parameter behavior to call this correctly.

  Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

  Parameters1/5

  Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

  Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate, but it does not explain any parameters. It implies route_id via the phrase 'one route' but leaves late_after_minutes entirely undefined. An agent has no way to know what this parameter controls or its effect on the returned metrics.

  Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

  Purpose4/5

  Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

  The description uses a specific verb ('Return') and resource ('defensible lateness metrics and data-quality exclusions for one route'). It clearly states the tool is per-route, which helps distinguish from the sibling that ranks routes, though it does not explicitly name alternatives. It is not a tautology and avoids vague language.

  Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

  Usage Guidelines2/5

  Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

  No guidance is given on when to use this tool versus rank_routes_by_lateness or get_route_trip_evidence. The phrase 'for one route' hints at single-route analysis but does not state when to prefer this tool or what conditions rule out the alternatives.

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

• rank_routes_by_latenessA
  3.6/5.0
  Behavior4/5

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

  Annotations already declare the tool as read-only, idempotent, and non-destructive. The description adds the ranking behavior and sort order, which is useful beyond the annotations. No contradictions exist with the annotations.

  Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

  Conciseness5/5

  Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

  The description is a single, efficient sentence that states the operation and criteria with no wasted words. It is front-loaded with the verb and essential information, making it easy to scan.

  Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

  Completeness3/5

  Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

  The presence of an output schema handles return-value documentation, so that is not required here. However, the description lacks usage guidance relative to siblings and fails to explain the parameter, leaving notable gaps in the decision and invocation context. These gaps prevent it from being fully complete.

  Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

  Parameters2/5

  Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

  The single parameter 'late_after_minutes' has no schema description (0% coverage), and the description does not explain its meaning, default, or how it affects the ranking. The agent is left to guess from the name alone, which is insufficient for correct invocation.

  Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

  Purpose5/5

  Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

  The description clearly states the action ('Rank'), the resource ('routes'), and the exact ordering criteria (late days, late-trip share, median delay, route ID). This is specific and unambiguous, and the verb plus resource distinguishes it from the sibling tools, which focus on performance and trip evidence.

  Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

  Usage Guidelines2/5

  Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

  The description provides no indication of when to use this tool versus the siblings 'get_route_performance' or 'get_route_trip_evidence'. There is no mention of context, exclusions, or alternatives. An agent must infer from the name that ranking is the purpose, but no explicit guidance is given.

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