apk_permissions_checker

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

Annotations are absent, so the description carries full burden. It discloses extraction and categorization but omits behavioral details like side effects, input validation, error handling, or whether it modifies the APK.

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?

Single sentence effectively communicates the core action and key feature (dangerous permissions). No wasted words, front-loaded with primary purpose.

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?

Given the simple input (one parameter) and no output schema, the description adequately covers what the tool does. However, it lacks details on output format or structure, which would be helpful for an AI agent.

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 covers 100% of parameters; description repeats 'APK' context but adds no new semantic details beyond the schema's 'Absolute path to the APK file to analyze'.

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?

Description clearly states the tool extracts and categorizes permissions from an APK, highlighting dangerous ones. The verb 'extracts' and resource 'permissions' are specific, and it distinguishes from sibling tools like android_api_extractor or apk_manifest_analyzer.

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 explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. No prerequisites, scenarios, or exclusion criteria are mentioned. Sibling tools are present but no differentiation advice.

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