PAIDEIA__import_alt_notes

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

With no annotations, the description must disclose behavioral traits. It mentions the destination directories (materials/<category> and converted/<category>) but fails to explain side effects, whether the tool is destructive (overwrite parameter exists but not described), error handling, or the return value. The behavioral insight is minimal.

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 short (two sentences) but the first sentence is redundant ('alias for import_alt_notes'). It could be more concise by merging. However, it is not overly long.

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 the tool has 6 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is incomplete. It does not explain the batch behavior, error handling, output, or the role of each parameter. The tool appears to be a complex batch import, but the description lacks sufficient context for an agent to use it correctly without additional knowledge.

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 only 17% (only note_id has a description in the schema). The tool description adds no parameter details beyond stating the input comes from 'alt.notes.getContent'. It does not explain the notes array structure or other parameters like overwrite, project_root, or continue_on_error.

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 that the tool batch-imports Alt note payloads into specific directories (materials/<category> and converted/<category>). The verb 'import' and resource 'Alt note payloads' are clear. However, it is ambiguous whether this tool is distinct from the sibling 'import_alt_notes' since it is described as an alias.

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 only usage guidance is to use this exact name when Alt searches for the tool. There is no information about when to use batch vs single import, prerequisites, or alternatives. The sibling 'import_alt_notes' exists but no differentiation is provided.

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