protect_sheet

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

No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. It discloses that password is optional, required to unprotect in Excel, and that protection is a deterrent. Adds context about Excel's standard sheet protection.

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?

Description is concise, front-loaded with the main purpose, then adds prerequisite and caveats in a logical order. Every sentence adds value with no redundancy.

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?

Covers the core workflow (pre-unlock, allow flags, password) and identifies Excel's protection nature. Could mention that protection applies to the specified sheet or explain the default for allow_select_locked_cells, but overall sufficient for 7 parameters.

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 description coverage is 0%, so description must compensate. It explains the allow_* flags generically but does not detail each parameter individually (e.g., allow_filtering, allow_formatting). The sheet and password parameters are only implied.

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 verb 'Protect' and resource 'sheet', and explains the effect: locked cells cannot be edited. It distinguishes from sibling tools like 'unprotect_sheet' by its function.

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?

Provides explicit prerequisite: use 'set_cell_locked' before protecting to keep cells editable. Explains the allow_* flags purpose. Lacks explicit when-not-to-use or alternatives beyond the prerequisite.

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