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

With no annotations provided, the description carries full responsibility for behavior. It explicitly states that it performs no mutations (approval, publication, install, activation, invocation, or archive), and clarifies it is a read-only operation. This is fully transparent about side effects and safety.

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 two sentences, succinctly covering purpose, scope, and non-mutating behavior. No redundant or verbose language is present.

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 fully explains the operation's purpose, scope, and non-mutating nature. Since an output schema exists, it is not necessary to describe return values in the description. The tool is self-contained and leaves no ambiguity.

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 provides only the parameter name and type, but the description adds that the ID is 'server-issued UUID,' which clarifies the format and origin. This added context goes beyond the bare schema and aids correct usage.

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 verb 'Inspect' clearly indicates a read operation, and the resource is explicitly identified as 'governed publication attempt' by its server-issued UUID. It distinguishes itself from sibling tools that publish, archive, or list, and its non-mutating nature is clearly stated.

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 states that it is a 'bounded tenant-scoped read' and explicitly says it 'performs no runtime approval, publication, install, activation, invocation, or archive mutation,' which clearly indicates when to use it. However, it does not explicitly name alternative tools, so guidance is strong but not fully explicit.

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