init_project

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

Honest about being a thin wrapper around CLI, mentions result includes CLI output and a Next steps section. With no annotations, this is helpful, though it could mention side effects like file creation or permissions.

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?

Every sentence serves a purpose: purpose, wrapper note, usage examples, template list, result structure. No fluff, well front-loaded.

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?

Covers purpose, usage, templates, result structure. Missing prerequisites (e.g., target_dir existence) and error handling, but overall adequate for the tool's complexity.

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%, but the description adds value by noting snake_case behavior for project_name. The template list is repeated, but enum already covers it. Still, the extra detail justifies a 4.

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?

Clearly states 'Create a new FLOX project from a bundled template' and lists three specific templates. However, it does not explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like scaffold_strategy, so a 5 is not warranted.

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?

Provides explicit user query examples ('set up a new flox project', etc.) and notes it is a thin wrapper around CLI. Lacks when-not-to-use or alternative tool references, but gives good context.

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