chimerax_api_search

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the burden of behavioral disclosure. It reveals that the search operates on static metadata and can work offline via a packaged index, but does not explicitly confirm read-only behavior, error conditions, or other operational nuances. The output schema helps cover return values.

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 two concise sentences with no fluff. The first sentence states the purpose, and the second adds a useful operational note about the packaged index. Every word earns its place.

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 moderate-complexity search tool with an output schema, the description gives a clear high-level overview but lacks parameter semantics and usage guidance relative to the many sibling tools. The context is adequate but not complete, leaving gaps in how to effectively invoke the 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?

Schema description coverage is 0% and the description provides no explanation of the parameters (query, kind, limit). While 'query' and 'limit' are self-explanatory, 'kind' with default 'all' is ambiguous, and the description fails to clarify what kinds are searchable.

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 uses the specific verb 'Search' and clearly specifies the resource as 'static ChimeraX command/tutorial/Python API metadata'. This distinguishes it from sibling tools like chimerax_api_read (read) and chimerax_script_recipe_search (recipes), making its purpose unmistakable.

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 implies usage for searching static metadata and mentions it works without optional local skills via a packaged index, which hints at a fallback use case. However, it does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor does it name any exclusions or alternative tools.

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