Streaming load demo

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It discloses that the tool only simulates loading, streams one notification per step, and ends with a final message. It does not discuss side effects directly, but 'simulates' strongly implies no real-world impact.

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?

A single concise sentence that front-loads the main action and then explains the streaming behavior and final result. Every word earns its place, and there is no redundant repetition of the schema.

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 single-parameter demo tool, the description plus schema is nearly sufficient: steps is fully documented and the simulation/streaming behavior is clear. However, with no output schema, the exact content of the final message and the shape of progress notifications remain unspecified.

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?

The input schema already documents steps with its type, range, and default value, giving 100% schema coverage. The description adds no extra parameter-level meaning, so the baseline of 3 applies.

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 uses a specific verb ('Simulates') and names the resource ('loading in steps') along with the exact behavior: streaming one progress notification per step and returning a final message. This clearly distinguishes it from the unrelated sibling get_current_time.

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 word 'Simulates' and the title 'Streaming load demo' imply this is for demonstration or testing rather than real loading, but the description never explicitly states when to use it or when to avoid it. No alternatives or exclusions are mentioned.

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