cat_hotel_status

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden for behavioral traits. It states the tool 'shows' information, implying no side effects, but does not disclose what happens if the save does not exist or other edge cases. The description is adequate but minimal.

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 with no waste, but it is too terse, omitting important details about the parameter. Conciseness is balanced against completeness.

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?

The output schema exists, so return values are likely documented elsewhere. The description lists the output fields, which is helpful. However, the lack of parameter documentation and any usage context makes it incomplete for a tool with 1 parameter.

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 schema has 1 parameter (save_name) with 0% schema description coverage. The tool description does not mention the parameter at all, failing to add meaning beyond the parameter name. This is a significant gap.

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 uses a specific verb 'Show' and lists the exact resources (day, weather, stamina, budget, checked-in cats). It clearly distinguishes this status tool from sibling tools like cat_hotel_cmd or cat_hotel_export, which likely perform different actions.

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 the tool is for viewing current game state, but provides no explicit guidance on when to use it versus alternatives. No exclusions or prerequisites are mentioned, leaving the agent to infer usage context.

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