apicontract_validate

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only states that the tool validates a response against a schema, but does not describe the outcome (e.g., whether it returns a boolean, a detailed report, or throws on mismatch), any side effects, or limitations. This is a significant gap for a validation tool.

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 front-loads the core action and target. Every word earns its place, with no redundant phrasing or unnecessary detail. This is an efficient and well-structured description.

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 no output schema, the description should explain what the validation result looks like (e.g., success/failure, error format). It also lacks any usage context or alternative guidance. Given the tool's simplicity, the description is incomplete because it omits critical return-value information that an agent needs to interpret the result correctly.

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?

The input schema already provides 100% coverage for both parameters ('expected' and 'actual') with clear descriptions and types. The tool description adds no additional meaning beyond what the schema already states, so it meets the baseline for high schema coverage but does not enhance it.

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 states a clear action ('validate') on a specific resource ('a response') against an expected schema/JSON. It is immediately distinguishable from the sibling tools 'status' and 'endpoints', which serve different purposes. The verb and object are specific enough for an agent to understand the core functionality.

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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus the sibling tools (apicontract_status, apicontract_endpoints). It does not mention any context, prerequisites, or exclusions. An agent would have to infer usage from the name alone, which is insufficient for a tool with distinct siblings.

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