get_next_generator_value

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

With no annotations, description discloses permanent advancement, irreversibility, and automatic uppercasing of generator name. Adequate for a mutation 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?

Three concise sentences: action, usage context, warning. No wasted words.

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?

Given no output schema, description includes return format {generator, increment, value}. Covers preconditions, side effects, and parameter nuances. Complete for a simple tool.

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?

Adds meaning beyond schema: explains default increment behavior (get next ID), increment=0 for reading, and automatic uppercasing. Schema coverage 100% but description enhances understanding.

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?

Description clearly states verb ('advance'), resource ('generator/sequence'), and action ('return new value'). Distinguishes from siblings by specifying use case for primary key generation.

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?

Explicitly says use for obtaining primary key before insert. Includes warning about permanence. Could be improved by mentioning alternative increment=0 for read-only use.

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