insert_date_field

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. It only states the basic action and parameter details, lacking information about side effects, error conditions, or required preconditions (e.g., paragraph existence).

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 the main sentence front-loaded. The 'Args:' section is structured but could be integrated more smoothly. No unnecessary words, but the formatting adds a bit of clutter.

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 covers the basic operation and parameter details. However, it lacks context about the output (though output schema exists), prerequisites, and behavior when the paragraph doesn't exist. Given the tool's simplicity, it's adequate but not fully complete.

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 has 0% description coverage, but the description adds clear meaning for both parameters: 'para_id' is identified as the paragraph's w14:paraId, and 'date_format' is explained as a date picture switch with a default value. This goes beyond the schema's minimal type information.

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 clearly states the tool inserts a DATE field at the end of a paragraph, specifying the verb 'Insert', the resource 'DATE field', and the location 'at the end of a paragraph'. This distinguishes it from sibling tools like 'add_field' or 'add_footnote'.

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 does not provide any guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. There are many field-adding tools among siblings, but no criteria for choosing this one, nor any when-not-to-use or context hints.

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