bowire.record.replay

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden and does well: it discloses the mode switch, the auto-open fallback when no session exists, the returned session state, and the two-step confirmation gate. It omits auth/permission needs, reversibility, and side effects on existing recordings, so it isn't fully complete.

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?

Front-loaded with the core action, followed by the fallback behavior, return value, and the confirmation gate. Each sentence carries information, though the confirmation-gate sentence is somewhat implementation-heavy.

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?

For a 4-param tool with no output schema and no annotations, the description covers the action, fallback, return value, and confirmation flow adequately. It could say more about permissions and side effects, but nothing critical to invoking it correctly is missing.

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 coverage is 100%, so each parameter (confirm, recordingId, workspaceId, confirmationToken) is already documented in the schema. The description reinforces the confirm/confirmationToken flow but adds no syntax, format, or constraint detail beyond that baseline.

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?

States a specific verb and resource ('Switch the active server-side recording session into replay mode') and scopes it to a recording id. It is clearly distinguishable from siblings like bowire.record.start, bowire.record.stop, and bowire.record.list because it is about entering replay mode, not starting/stopping/list.

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?

Gives clear operating context: it covers the case where a session is already open vs. when none is open, and explains the default two-step flow versus the confirm=true shortcut. It doesn't name alternative tools or explicit exclusions, so it stops short of the top mark.

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