gretl_run_script_file

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

No annotations present, so description carries full burden. It mentions GUI dependency but fails to explain effects of many parameters (e.g., safeMode, timeoutSeconds, displayInGretl) or the 'same workflow' concept. Missing details on output and error behavior.

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 sentence, which is concise but lacks structure. Could better organize information (e.g., separating key behavior from optional details).

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?

With 10 parameters, no output schema, and limited description, the tool is poorly documented. Missing details on parameter interactions, defaults, and return behavior, making it difficult for an agent to use confidently.

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 60%, leaving 40% of parameters undocumented. The tool description adds no parameter-specific information beyond the schema, so it does not compensate for the coverage 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?

Clearly specifies the action (run), resource (local Gretl .inp script file), and key constraint (requires opening same workflow in visible GUI). Distinguishes from siblings by focusing on file execution.

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?

Implies usage context by mentioning GUI requirement, but does not explicitly state when to use this tool vs alternatives like gretl_run_script or gretl_run_commands. No guidance on when not to use it.

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