equilibrate

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

Description discloses the tool updates the mixture state and returns final state, heat release, and Gibbs free energy. Without annotations, it carries full burden but does not detail side effects, permissions, or reversibility. Adequate but not thorough.

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?

Two sentences, no wasted words. However, could be better structured to front-load key information. Still concise enough.

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?

Description lacks details on the 'basis' parameter's impact on equilibrium type, no comparison to siblings, and minimal return value explanation despite output schema presence. Incomplete for a simulation tool with multiple modes.

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 coverage is 0% (no parameter info in description). The description omits the two effective parameters (name, basis) entirely. Schema descriptions exist but the description adds no value, failing to compensate for low coverage.

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 creates a state of chemical equilibrium for a lab bench mixture, with specific verbs and resource (equilibrate, mixture). It distinguishes from siblings like calculate_adiabatic_flame_temperature which are different operations.

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 on when to use this tool vs alternatives. Does not mention scenarios or exclusions, leaving the agent without decision support for selecting this over other tools.

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