signet_generate_keypair

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

Discloses that the secret key is not returned and points to CLI for secure management, providing critical behavioral context beyond the schema. No annotations present, so description carries full burden.

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?

Two concise sentences with no redundancy, front-loading the key action and outcome.

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?

Covers purpose and output limitation. Lacks detail on public key format or usage, but adequate for a simple key generation tool with no output schema.

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?

No parameters exist in schema; description adds no parameter info but baseline is 4 for zero-parameter tools. Sufficient for the tool's simplicity.

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 states 'Generate a new Ed25519 keypair' and specifies it returns only the public key, distinguishing it from siblings like sign, verify, and content_hash.

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?

Explicitly advises using Signet CLI for secret key management, giving implicit guidance on when not to use this tool. Lacks explicit alternatives but context is clear.

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