services_notify_persistent_dismiss_all

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

With no annotations, the description carries full burden. It states the action (dismiss all) but omits potential side effects, permission requirements, or scope details. For a simple action, this is adequate but not rich.

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, well-structured sentence. It front-loads the action and resource, with no unnecessary words. Every word earns its place.

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 tool's simplicity (0 parameters, no annotations, output schema exists), the description is minimal but sufficient. It clearly states what the tool does. Could be improved by mentioning scope or confirmation, but it is complete enough for the use case.

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 tool has zero parameters and schema coverage is 100% (vacuously). According to guidelines, 0 parameters yields a baseline of 4. The description adds no parameter info, which is acceptable as there are none to describe.

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 'Dismiss all persistent notifications.' uses a specific verb 'dismiss' and resource 'persistent notifications' with clear scope 'all'. It effectively distinguishes from the sibling 'services_notify_persistent_dismiss' which dismisses a single notification.

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 implicitly indicates usage for bulk dismissal versus single dismissal via sibling tool name, but lacks explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance. No prerequisites are mentioned, but given the zero-parameter simplicity, the context is clear.

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