ba_init

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

With no annotations, the description must disclose behavioral traits. It merely says 'Scaffold the docs/ba BA docs tree' without explaining what is created, whether it is destructive, or any permissions needed. The description fails to provide essential behavioral context.

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 extremely concise (one phrase), but this conciseness sacrifices clarity and completeness. While it is short, it does not earn its place as it provides insufficient information.

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 simple input schema (one param) and no output schema, the description fails to explain return values, side effects, or prerequisites. The tool is inadequately documented for an AI agent to use correctly.

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 sole parameter 'projectRoot' is not described in the schema or the description. Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description adds no meaning. The agent receives no help understanding this parameter.

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 'Scaffold the docs/ba BA docs tree' which indicates a verb ('scaffold') and a resource ('BA docs tree'). However, the meaning of 'BA docs tree' is unclear and does not differentiate from siblings like ba_get or ba_plan. The purpose is vaguely conveyed.

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?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as ba_apply or ba_get. There is no mention of prerequisites, context, or when not to use it.

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