alcove_project_roots_set

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

No annotations are present, so the description must disclose behavioral traits. It fails to mention whether roots are overwritten, appended, or if any side effects occur. The description lacks essential behavioral details for a configuration 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 short sentence, which is concise but at the expense of necessary detail. It is appropriately front-loaded but lacks sufficient information to stand alone.

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's complexity (3 parameters, 1 required) and lack of parameter descriptions, the description is incomplete. Although an output schema exists, the description does not clarify the configuration behavior or the meaning of the parameters, leaving significant gaps.

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 schema has 0% description coverage, yet the tool description does not elaborate on any of the three parameters ('home', 'roots', 'workspace'). The description adds no meaning beyond the parameter names, leaving agents without guidance on how to set values.

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 specifies the verb 'Configure' and the resource 'roots scanned by project find', clearly indicating the tool's function of setting the scanning roots for project discovery. It implicitly distinguishes from sibling tools like 'alcove_project_find' which performs the actual finding.

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?

No usage context is provided. The description does not indicate when to use this tool, prerequisites, or alternatives. Users are left to infer the appropriate scenarios.

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