subscriptions

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

The description implies side effects (create, delete) but with no annotations to cover behavioral traits like authentication, rate limits, error handling, or scope of changes. The brief phrase does not disclose safety or operational nuances.

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 extremely concise at one sentence, but this brevity sacrifices clarity for a tool with 7 parameters and nested objects. It front-loades the purpose but omits necessary detail, making it barely adequate.

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 the complexity (7 params, nested objects, no output schema), the description is incomplete. It does not explain return values, success/error indicators, or how actions like 'list' behave. The schema partially compensates, but significant gaps remain.

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 coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 3. The description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema's parameter descriptions, which already explain required fields and defaults. No extra value is provided.

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 the tool manages notification subscriptions with create, update, delete, and list actions. It identifies the resource (subscriptions) and the operations, but does not distinguish from sibling tools like 'notifications', which may overlap.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as 'notifications' or 'admin'. There are no context indicators, prerequisites, or exclusions, leaving the agent to infer usage independently.

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