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Queue a Design for Manufacturability analysis for an electronics project. Provide project ID, and optionally BOM, revision, notes, and priority level to initiate analysis.

Instructions

Queue a DFM (Design for Manufacturability) analysis for a project.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
project_idYesProject ID to analyze
bom_idNoOptional BOM ID to include in analysis
revisionNoOptional revision identifier
notesNoOptional notes for the analysis
priorityNoPriority level ("low", "normal", "high")normal

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. 'Queue' implies asynchronous behavior but does not disclose execution details, rate limits, or what happens to the queue. The description is too vague.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

A single clear sentence with no extraneous information. Efficient and direct.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Despite having an output schema (not shown), the description does not mention return values, job tracking, or related tools like 'check_dfm_status'. Incomplete for a queueing action.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the parameters are well-documented. The description does not add significant meaning beyond the schema beyond indicating the action type. Baseline 3 is appropriate.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the verb 'Queue' and the resource 'DFM analysis for a project'. However, there is a sibling tool 'dfm_submit' which likely has a very similar purpose, and the description does not differentiate from it.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'dfm_submit' or 'check_dfm_status'. No prerequisites or conditions are mentioned.

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

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