Cubox CLI

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

Discloses that it is a thin pass-through, returns JSON, and destructive ops are blocked unless a force flag is included. Covers key behavioral aspects but could mention error handling.

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?

Single informative paragraph with example and warnings. Each sentence adds value, though could be slightly more concise.

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?

Comprehensive for a generic CLI wrapper: covers discovery, example, destructive ops handling. Lacks details on error handling but sufficient for typical use.

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 baseline is 3. Description adds useful context beyond schema (discovery pattern, destructive ops warning, example), though not drastically new info about the parameter itself.

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 it runs any cubox-cli command and returns JSON output. It distinguishes itself as a generic pass-through, not a specific operation wrapper.

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?

Provides explicit guidance on discovering commands via --help, gives an example, and explains the two-call pattern for destructive operations with force/confirm flags.

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