reload_hda

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

There are no annotations, and the description fails to disclose any behavioral side effects. The term 'reload' suggests overwriting or replacing existing HDA definitions, but this is not stated explicitly. It also does not mention permissions, reversibility, or potential failure modes.

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 concise sentence that efficiently states the core action and target. There is no redundancy or extraneous content, making it appropriately sized for the tool's simplicity.

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 lack of annotations and output schema, the description is incomplete. It does not explain the effect of the reload operation on existing definitions, any preconditions, or what the result of the action is. This is a mutating tool that requires more contextual disclosure.

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?

With schema description coverage at 0%, the description needed to compensate for the file_path parameter. It only says 'from a file,' which adds little beyond the parameter name and type. It does not specify the expected file format, path conventions, or any other relevant interpretation.

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 specifies the action ('Reload') and the resource ('all HDA definitions from a file'). It distinguishes itself from related HDA tools like hda_install or update_hda by emphasizing a full reload from a file, making the purpose unambiguous.

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 gives no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as hda_install or update_hda. The usage context is only implied by the word 'reload' and the mention of 'from a file,' but no scenarios or exclusions are provided.

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