notifications

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must disclose behavioral traits. It only says 'Send and view notifications' without mentioning side effects, permissions, rate limits, or which actions are destructive. This is insufficient for a multi-action tool.

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 concise (single sentence) and front-loaded, but could be slightly more structured. It earns a 4 as it is efficient with no unnecessary words.

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 complexity (three actions, five parameters) and lack of output schema, the description is too brief. It does not explain return values, how the 'action' parameter selects behavior, or what to expect when listing vs sending vs announcing.

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 input schema has 100% description coverage, so a baseline of 3 is appropriate. The description adds minimal value beyond the schema, only generalizing the actions without detailing parameter usage or constraints.

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 clearly states the tool's purpose: 'Send and view notifications' and lists three specific actions (send, list, announce), distinguishing it from sibling tools like 'events' or 'users' which have different domains.

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 outlines what the tool does but provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives or when not to use it. Sibling tools are unrelated, so the need for usage guidance is moderate.

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