setup

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

With no annotations provided, the description fully discloses behavior: returns setup state and instructions, summarizing config if complete or step-by-step if first run. Adequately covers what the AI should expect.

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?

Three concise sentences with no wasted words: first sentence states purpose, second gives immediate usage, third details scenarios. Ideal front-loading and 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 no parameters and presence of an output schema, the description covers key scenarios (complete vs first run) and what to expect. Minor gap: no mention of side effects, but as a check tool, this is acceptable.

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?

No parameters exist, so schema coverage is 100% trivially. Per rules, baseline is 3 for high coverage (no param info needed); description adds nothing beyond schema, meeting minimum viability.

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?

Description uses clear verb 'Check' and resource 'setup status' plus 'guide first-time configuration', distinctly framing the tool as session initialization. It differentiates from siblings like 'add_topic' or 'search_papers' by explicitly positioning itself as the first call.

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?

Explicitly states 'Call this FIRST when starting a new session' and covers both scenarios (setup complete vs first run), providing clear context of use. Lacks explicit exclusions or alternatives but is comprehensive for its purpose.

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