cmw_wlan_configure

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. 'Configure' implies a write operation, but it doesn't state whether it requires an active connection, whether it resets other settings, or whether it triggers a measurement. This is a significant transparency gap 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?

One short sentence, front-loaded with verb and object. It wastes no words and quickly conveys the core functionality.

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 7-parameter configuration tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is too minimal. It doesn't explain host/port usage, return behavior, or how this tool relates to trigger/fetch operations. An agent might know it configures something, but not enough to invoke it correctly in a broader workflow.

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?

The schema already documents 5 of 7 parameters with descriptions. The description mentions 'standard, BW, freq, power' but adds no new information beyond the schema. Host, port, and meas_instance are not covered in the description, and host/port also lack schema descriptions.

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 the specific verb 'Configure' and identifies the resource 'WLAN non-signaling measurement' with the key configurable aspects (standard, BW, freq, power). This distinguishes it from sibling set_* commands, though it doesn't explicitly state that it combines multiple settings in one call.

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?

No guidance is given for when to use this tool versus individual setters like cmw_wlan_set_standard or cmw_wlan_set_frequency. It doesn't mention batching, ordering, or prerequisites, leaving the agent to infer usage context from the name.

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