Validate Artifact

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

No annotations provided; description assumes a read-only validation action but does not specify side effects, authentication needs, or rate limits. The term 'validate' implies no mutation, but this is implicit.

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, efficient sentence of 12 words, front-loading the purpose. It could be slightly expanded with parameter hints without losing conciseness.

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?

With zero annotations, no output schema, and two unelaborated parameters, the description lacks key context. The agent cannot infer expected output or constraints.

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% with 2 required params (kind, artifact) that have only type fields. The description adds no meaning about what 'kind' or 'artifact' represent, leaving the agent uninformed.

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 action (validate) and resource (JSON artifact against a bundled schema subset). It distinguishes from siblings like 'schema' and 'coverage_check'.

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 guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'schema' or 'score'. No exclusions or prerequisites mentioned.

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