commerce_sourcing_brief

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must carry the full burden. It mentions routing through a dispatcher under JWT/tenant/company scope, but does not disclose whether the action is read-only, destructive, or has side effects. Behavioral traits are not addressed.

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 with two sentences and a parameter list. It front-loads the action name and routing. No redundancy, but could benefit from more detail without becoming verbose.

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 what the tool returns. It omits the purpose of the sourcing brief, expected input formats, and output structure. For a tool with many commerce siblings, this lack of completeness makes it hard for an agent to determine suitability.

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 0%, but the description adds minimal semantics: it explains that `message` is a free-text objective and `inputs` is an optional JSON string. This provides some meaning beyond the schema's titles and types, though no examples or constraints are given.

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 commerce domain agent action `sourcing_brief`, but does not explain what sourcing_brief accomplishes or how it differs from sibling tools like commerce_procurement_brief. The purpose is clear at a high level but lacks specificity and differentiation.

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 provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. There is no mention of preconditions, typical use cases, or when to use other commerce tools. The description only mentions routing scope.

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