multidim_analyze

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden. It discloses the key behavioral trait that the tool returns an unfilled grid rather than a final analysis. It does not mention side effects, error behavior, or state changes, though as a grid-builder this seems likely to be a read-only operation.

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 economical sentences front-load the core action and outcome. Every sentence earns its place, and the clarifying 'not the analysis' is high-value contrast without extra fluff.

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 tool with four parameters, two well-described enums, and no output schema, the description conveys the essential context: build a tailored grid and return it as a scaffold. It could say more about how the grid should be consumed or validated, but the schema and the explicit 'grid to fill' message make it sufficiently complete for invocation.

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 100%, so the schema already documents every parameter, including depth and format enums. The description adds the contextual phrase 'adapted to the subject's context' and the notion of returning a fillable grid, but it does not need to repeat parameter details. Baseline 3 is appropriate.

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 names a specific verb (Build) and a concrete resource (hierarchical multidimensional grid with axes and sub-lenses), and clarifies the deliverable by contrasting it with analysis. This distinguishes the tool's purpose even without explicitly naming sibling tools.

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 phrase 'adapted to the subject's context' implies when the tool is appropriate, and 'Returns the grid to fill, not the analysis' suggests its output is a scaffold for further work. However, the description does not explicitly say when to prefer this tool over multidim_contexts, multidim_validate, or multidim_learn.

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