coding_watch_slack

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

No annotations provided. The description mentions routing through a dispatcher and scoping, but does not disclose side effects, idempotency, permissions, or whether it reads/writes data. Behavioral traits are missing.

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 concise (3 lines plus 2 arg lines) and front-loaded with the action name. No redundant information.

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?

Despite having an output schema, the description does not explain return values, error handling, or prerequisites. Lacks detail on what the watch_slack action does, making it incomplete for an agent to use correctly.

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 has 0% description coverage. The description adds minimal semantics: 'message: Free-text objective' and 'inputs: Optional JSON string of structured inputs.' This provides some context but is vague about the expected JSON structure.

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 states it runs the 'coding domain agent action watch_slack' and explains the routing mechanism, but does not specify what watching Slack entails. The name suggests Slack monitoring, but the description lacks concrete 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?

No guidance on when to use this tool vs siblings like coding_chat or coding_search. The description only notes platform scoping (JWT, tenant, company), which is generic.

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