Noteastic-Sicherungsinfo

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full behavioral disclosure burden. It does this well by disclosing that the backup is opened read-only and by naming the update/refresh behavior it reports. It stops short of describing potential error conditions or output format, but for a zero-parameter metadata tool this is a strong disclosure.

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 a single, front-loaded sentence that packs the core purpose and scope without filler. Every word contributes: it names the resource, the read-only nature, and the four pieces of information shown.

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 zero parameters, no output schema, and a simple informational purpose, the description is complete enough: it enumerates the output dimensions (source, scope, timestamp, update behavior) and the operating context (read-only opened backup). It could add a note about error behavior if no backup is open, but this is a minor 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?

The tool has zero parameters, so the baseline is 4. The description adds no parameter meaning, but none is needed because the input schema is empty and schema description coverage is 100%.

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 uses a specific verb ('Zeigt') and names the exact resource (the read-only Noteastic backup) along with the concrete attributes it exposes: source, scope, file timestamp, and update behavior. It is clearly distinct from the sibling library/search/export tools, but it does not explicitly contrast itself with the similar-looking changes_since_backup tool.

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 implies usage context: it applies to the currently opened read-only Noteastic backup and reports metadata about it. However, it does not explicitly state when to prefer this tool over alternatives such as changes_since_backup, and it gives no exclusion criteria.

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