triage_endpoint

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

The description discloses important behavioral constraints (max 10 concurrent actions, license requirement, OS uniformity, online config) but does not explain what happens after initiation, return behavior, or side effects. Given no annotations, more detail would be beneficial, but the provided constraints add value beyond a simple action statement.

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 well-structured with bullet points, making constraints easy to scan. It is slightly redundant ('Initiate Forensics Triage' appears twice) but overall concise and front-loaded with the main purpose.

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?

No output schema or annotations exist, so the description should explain expected outcomes or response format. It fails to mention whether the action is synchronous, what success/failure looks like, or what data is collected. It covers prerequisites but not the operation's results, leaving significant gaps.

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 input schema already provides clear descriptions for both parameters (agent_ids and collector_uuid), so schema coverage is effectively high. The tool description does not add parameter-level details, but the schema carries the semantic weight, earning the baseline score of 3.

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 'Initiate forensics triage for the specified agents' with a specific verb and resource. It distinguishes itself from sibling tools like 'get_triage_presets' which deals with presets rather than initiating triage.

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?

Provides explicit usage context including concurrency limits, license requirements, OS consistency, and configuration prerequisites. While it doesn't name alternative tools, it clearly defines when this tool is applicable and necessary conditions for use.

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