Verifies the configured certificate and password can log into the ELSTER portal, returning success with the final URL or an error. Run before submitting.
Verifies that the configured certificate + password can log into the ELSTER portal. Returns success and final URL or an error. Use this once before submitting anything.
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Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v0.1.0Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Without annotations, the description must disclose behavioral traits. It states returns success/final URL or error, which covers basic behavior. However, could provide more detail on side effects (likely none) or error format.
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?
Two sentences, front-loaded with purpose. Every sentence provides value: first states what it does, second gives usage guidance. No wasted 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 low complexity (no params, no output schema), the description covers purpose, return behavior, and usage guidance adequately. A bit more detail on error cases could improve completeness.
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?
No parameters exist, and schema coverage is trivially 100%. The description adds no param info, but with zero params, the baseline is 4.
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 verifies login ability with certificate+password, specifying both verb and resource. It distinguishes from siblings like elster_ustva_start which are for actual submissions.
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 explicitly says 'Use this once before submitting anything', providing clear context for when to use. Does not mention exclusions but given the tool's simplicity, the guidance is adequate.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.