set_star_batch

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

Annotations already provide readOnlyHint=false, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false. The description adds only the 1-50 batch limit; it does not disclose behavior on partial failures, return format, or whether existing star states are overwritten. No contradiction with annotations.

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, succinct sentence with no redundant words. It is front-loaded with the action and scope, making it easy to parse.

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 tool with a nested object array and boolean parameter, the description is under-specified. It lacks context about uniform state application, error behavior, relationship to set_star, and what constitutes an identity. The output schema exists but does not substitute for usage clarity.

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%, so the description must compensate. It hints at the 'starred' boolean ('one starred state') and mentions the identities array with a count bound, but it does not explain the structure of identity objects, the uniform application of the state, or the meaning of each parameter beyond what the schema types imply.

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 verb ('Set'), the resource ('starred state'), and the scope ('identities', 1-50). It conveys batch behavior and distinguishes from the singular set_star tool via the count limit, though it does not explicitly mention the sibling tool.

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 offers no guidance on when to use this batch tool versus alternatives like set_star or set_read_state_batch. It does not mention prerequisites, exclusions, or a recommended context.

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