sort-excel-range

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

The description implies a mutation via 'update', which aligns with the destructiveHint=true annotation, but it does not disclose specific behavioral traits such as what gets modified, required permissions, or side effects. The annotation already indicates destructiveness, but the description adds no further value.

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 a single sentence, which is concise in length but not in communication value. It is under-specified and wastes the opportunity to provide useful information. Every sentence should earn its place, and this one fails to do so.

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 complexity of sorting an Excel range, the description is severely incomplete. It does not mention criteria, behavior with headers, or the effect on the worksheet. The input schema includes a 'body' with an 'id' field but no sorting parameters, and there is no output schema to clarify return values.

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 83%, so the baseline is 3. However, the description does not add any meaning beyond the schema. For example, the 'body' parameter's structure and purpose are not explained, and the path parameters are only labeled as such.

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 'Update the navigation property sort in drives' is vague and does not clearly state that this tool sorts an Excel range. The name 'sort-excel-range' suggests a specific function, but the description uses ambiguous Microsoft Graph terminology. An AI agent would struggle to understand the tool's purpose without additional context.

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 are many Excel-related tools among siblings (e.g., format-excel-range, clear-excel-range), but the description offers no differentiation or context for selection.

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