check_law_updates

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

The description mentions external API dependency and the three functionalities, but lacks details on error handling, rate limits, or behavior when law_name is missing. No annotations provided, so description carries full burden.

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, well-structured sentence with no wasted words; each clause adds essential information about a different mode.

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?

For a tool with 3 optional parameters and no output schema, the description covers the main behaviors and parameter interactions, though output format and error scenarios are not detailed.

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?

Parameter schema covers 100% with descriptions; tool description adds value by grouping parameters into usage modes and noting that show_history only works with law_name, clarifying relationships beyond schema.

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 checks law revision status via e-Gov API, and distinguishes three usage modes (single, batch, history), effectively differentiating from sibling tools.

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 provides clear context for when to use each mode (single check with law_name, batch with group, history with show_history), but does not explicitly exclude other uses or compare to siblings.

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