batch_align

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only says 'Align multiple nodes' and does not explain side effects, whether alignment mutates node positions, how vertical and horizontal parameters interact, or what happens when none are provided. This is minimal behavioral context.

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, front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. It is concise and readable, though it could have used additional sentences to clarify usage or siblings without losing efficiency.

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 3-parameter schema, no annotations, no output schema, and a very large sibling list, this short description is insufficient. The agent cannot infer when to use batch_align, what the parameters mean in practice, or how this differs from align_nodes.

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 the baseline is 3 even though the description adds no parameter-level detail. The parameters and their enum values are already documented in the schema, so the lack of parameter explanation in the description is acceptable.

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 'Align' and the target 'multiple nodes', so an agent understands the basic operation. However, the sibling tool 'align_nodes' exists and likely performs a similar operation, and the description does not distinguish batch_align from it.

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?

There is no guidance about when to use this tool instead of align_nodes or other batch alignment tools. No alternatives, exclusions, or conditions are mentioned, leaving the choice of tool to inference.

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