launch_checklist

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden. 'Create' implies a mutation, but it says nothing about side effects, whether the checklist is persisted, what happens on duplicate product/date combinations, or what is returned. This is a significant gap for an unannotated write 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?

A single front-loaded sentence with no waste, but the brevity reflects under-specification rather than efficient communication.

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?

Three undocumented parameters, no annotations, and no output schema — the description would need to explain inputs and results, and it explains neither. An agent cannot call this correctly without guessing at 'date' and 'extra'.

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 three parameters. The description names only 'product' incidentally; it never explains the required 'date' format or the purpose of the 'extra' array. The description fails to compensate for the documentation gap.

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?

States a specific verb-plus-resource: 'Create a launch checklist.' An agent immediately knows the operation and artifact produced. No sibling differentiation is offered, but the siblings (weekly_plan, pipeline_upsert, investor_update) are unrelated domains, so confusion risk is low.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this versus alternatives, no prerequisites, and no statement of what preconditions (e.g., an existing product record) are needed. The single sentence gives implied usage only.

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