run_checks

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must carry the behavioral disclosure burden. It states execution is 'in the sandbox' (an environmental detail) and references the verdict shape of 'verify', but it does not disclose whether the tool is read-only, whether it modifies anything, what side effects exist (if any), or any authorization requirements. For a tool with no annotation coverage, this is a significant gap.

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, front-loaded with the key action, and contains zero filler. Every element ('run lint/type checks', specific tools, sandbox, shape reference) earns its place. Excellent conciseness and structure.

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?

While the tool is simple (one optional param, output schema present), the description leaves critical gaps: it does not explain the 'checks' parameter, relies on the reader knowing 'verify's verdict shape' (which may be defined elsewhere), and does not clarify whether all checks run or a subset can be requested. An agent may not be able to call the tool correctly without additional inference.

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 only parameter, 'checks', is entirely undocumented in the schema (0% coverage). The description mentions the tools 'ruff' and 'mypy' but never explains that 'checks' likely selects or filters which of these to run, nor does it describe the expected values. The description adds no meaning beyond the schema, leaving the parameter's role ambiguous.

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 action ('run lint/type checks') and specifies the exact tools involved ('ruff', 'mypy'), and notes the 'same verdict shape as verify' to differentiate from at least one sibling. It gives a specific, unambiguous purpose.

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 a context (running lint/type checks) and points to a related tool ('verify') for shape, but it does not explicitly state when to use this tool over 'verify' or the other siblings. There is no direct 'when not to use' guidance, though the intent is somewhat inferable.

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