Search the live web

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

No annotations provided. Description mentions authentication requirement ('logged-in Grok account') and output type (summary, source items, citations), but does not disclose rate limits, read-only nature, or other behavioral traits.

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 concise sentences: first states core function, second explains mode option. No unnecessary words or repetition. Front-loaded with essential information.

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?

Tool has 6 parameters (1 required) with full schema coverage. Description mentions output components but no structure details. No output schema. Adequate for a straightforward search tool, but could mention defaults (e.g., maxResults) or edge cases.

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 baseline is 3. The description adds context for the mode parameter ('deep for timeline...') but does not significantly enhance understanding of other parameters beyond what the schema already provides.

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?

Title 'Search the live web' and description clearly state the tool's function: searching the live web using a logged-in Grok account. It distinguishes from siblings (e.g., bluex_x_search likely searches X/Twitter, bluex_health_check is unrelated).

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?

Description explains when to set mode='deep' for richer results, but lacks explicit guidance on when not to use this tool or alternatives. No mention of preferring sibling tools for specific tasks.

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