estimateOrderCompletion

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

With no annotations available, the description carries full responsibility for disclosing behavioral traits. It does not mention whether the tool is read-only, how the estimate is computed, what data it relies on, or any potential side effects. The word 'estimate' hints at uncertainty, but this falls short of a clear behavioral disclosure.

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 that immediately states the tool's purpose and key output components. It is concise and free of redundant 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?

The tool is simple (one parameter, no output schema), and the description covers the main return aspects: completion time, confidence score, and delay risk. It does not elaborate on their format or units, but for a simple estimation tool, the description is reasonably complete.

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 fully documents the single parameter orderId with an example format, so the baseline is 3. The description adds minimal semantic value by clarifying that the order is a production order, but it does not introduce new details beyond the 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 function: estimating completion time, confidence score, and delay risk for a production order. The verb 'estimates' and specific resource 'production order' make its purpose distinct from sibling tools that focus on other predictions or data retrieval.

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 explicit guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as getProductionSchedule or predictMachineFailure. The phrase 'for a given production order' implies a use case, but it does not offer context or exclusions to help the agent choose this tool correctly.

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