grimoire_checklist_material

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

With no annotations, the description carries full burden. It discloses the tool performs 'several targeted searches' and returns snippets with citations, indicating a read-only behavior. However, it lacks specifics on the number of searches, scope, authentication requirements, or potential side effects, falling short of full transparency.

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 extremely concise at two sentences. The first sentence front-loads the core action and output, and the second sentence ties it to a concrete use case. Every word is purposeful with no redundancy or filler.

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?

The description covers the tool's purpose, input parameters, output type, and usage context. Given no output schema, it adequately explains return values. It lacks details on pagination, limits, or error conditions, but these are not critical for a simple search-like tool, making it fairly complete.

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 coverage is 100% with descriptions for both parameters ('topic' with examples, 'category' as optional filter). The description adds minimal value by stating 'several targeted searches' implying topic usage, but does not elaborate on parameter meanings or relationships beyond schema, earning a baseline score of 3.

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 uses a specific verb ('gather') and resource ('source material for a technical checklist'), clearly distinguishing it from siblings like grimoire_search (general search) and grimoire_topic_material. It also states the output format ('documentation snippets with citations') and subsequent use case, providing unambiguous purpose.

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 implies usage for building a checklist by gathering source material, but does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives like grimoire_search or grimoire_topic_material. No exclusions or when-not scenarios are provided, leaving the agent to infer context.

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