helixar_triage_alert

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It reveals key behavioral traits: the tool generates a narrative (implying creation/processing), hard-caps severity at 'high' (a constraint), and outputs kill-chain stages. However, it lacks details on error handling, rate limits, authentication needs, or what 'triage' entails operationally. The description adds some value but leaves significant gaps for a tool with mutation-like behavior.

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, dense sentence that efficiently packs key information: purpose, parameters, and a behavioral constraint. It's front-loaded with the core function. However, it could be slightly more structured (e.g., separating parameter explanations) and omits some useful details, keeping it from a perfect score.

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 complexity (security triage tool with 2 parameters, no annotations, and no output schema), the description is moderately complete. It covers the basic purpose and parameters but lacks details on output structure, error cases, or integration context. For a tool that likely returns structured analysis, the absence of output schema means the description should do more to explain results, but it only hints at outputs (kill-chain stage, narrative).

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 description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate. It mentions 'payload' and 'format' parameters, explaining that format choices are 'executive, technical, or brief' and defaulting to 'technical'. However, it doesn't explain what the 'payload' parameter should contain (e.g., structure, content type) or provide any additional semantics beyond the enum values. The description adds minimal value over the bare schema.

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: 'Triage a Vigil / ATP detection payload into a kill-chain stage... with a Claude-generated narrative'. It specifies the verb ('triage'), resource ('Vigil / ATP detection payload'), and output components (kill-chain stage, narrative format). However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like 'helixar_hdp_validate' or 'helixar_inspect_mcp', which prevents a perfect score.

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 implies usage context by mentioning 'Vigil / ATP detection payload' and narrative format choices, suggesting it's for security analysis scenarios. However, it provides no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus the sibling tools (validate or inspect), nor does it mention any prerequisites or exclusions. The guidance is implied rather than explicit.

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