generate_supervision_checklist

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

There are no annotations, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only says the tool 'generates' a checklist, without revealing whether this operation is read-only, whether it has side effects, whether it requires any prerequisites, or what the checklist contents depend on beyond the two parameters.

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 sentence, concise and front-loaded with the core action and resource. Every word contributes meaning, and there is no redundant or filler content.

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 only two simple enum parameters, the description is mostly adequate, but it does not address output format, behavioral side effects, or selection guidance among siblings. Since there is no output schema and the interaction with get_stage_guidance is unclear, the description leaves some practical usage context missing.

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%, and both parameters have enum descriptions that fully explain their meaning. The description adds no extra semantic detail beyond what the schema already provides, so a baseline score of 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 clearly states a specific verb ('Generates') and a specific resource ('supervision checklist for a construction stage'), and it also narrows the scope with 'at a specific moment (before, during, or after).' It does not explicitly distinguish itself from the sibling tool get_stage_guidance, which might overlap in purpose since both could provide stage-related information.

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 when to use the tool: whenever a supervision checklist for a construction stage is needed at a particular moment. However, it provides no explicit guidance about when not to use it or how it compares to alternatives like get_stage_guidance or get_next_possible_stages.

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