record_final_plan

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must fully disclose behavioral traits. The description merely says 'Record,' implying a write operation, but does not explain side effects (e.g., what is stored, if it overwrites, if it requires prior actions), authentication needs, or error conditions. This is severely lacking 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?

The description is a single sentence, so it is concise in word count, but it is under-specified rather than efficiently informative. It lacks structure (e.g., heading, bullet points, parameter explanations) and does not front-load actionable guidance. Conciseness without substance is insufficient.

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 7 required parameters, zero schema descriptions, no annotations, and a one-line description, the information is completely inadequate. An agent cannot infer parameter formats, required values, or relationships between parameters. The presence of an output schema does not help with input construction. This tool is far from complete for reliable invocation.

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% for 7 required parameters, and the description adds no parameter-specific meaning. It only vaguely hints at 'final plan' and 'counterfactual estimate' without mapping to effort, plan_path, summary_text, optimistic/likely/pessimistic, or rationale. The agent has no help understanding what these parameters mean or how to fill them.

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 specific action ('Record the final plan') and references a 'counterfactual estimate,' giving some clarity about the tool's purpose. However, it does not differentiate from sibling tools (e.g., record_revision, finish_effort) and uses jargon ('counterfactual estimate') without explanation, leaving ambiguity about the exact resource and action.

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 alternatives. There is no mention of context, prerequisites, or exclusion criteria, leaving the agent without actionable direction on tool selection among the 20 sibling tools.

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