search_sessions

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 indicates the tool searches by certain fields but does not describe match behavior, result scope, filtering semantics, or read-only nature. Some behavior is implied by 'Search', but meaningful context is missing.

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?

A single front-loaded sentence conveys the core purpose and searchable fields without wasted words. It is appropriately sized for a straightforward search tool.

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?

For a simple three-parameter search tool with high schema coverage, the description is minimally viable. However, with no annotations and no usage guidance relative to sibling tools, an agent receives only basic search semantics and no behavioral or return context.

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 coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 3. The description adds real semantic value by explaining what the query parameter matches against (title, description, speaker, tags), going beyond the generic schema text 'Search query string'.

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 states a specific verb ('Search') and resource ('sessions'), and lists the fields matched: title, description, speaker, or tags. This clearly distinguishes it from sibling tools like search_speakers and get_all_sessions.

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 word 'Search' implies use for targeted lookup rather than listing all sessions, but no explicit guidance is given about when to prefer this over get_all_sessions or search_speakers. There are no exclusions or alternative routing instructions.

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