delegate_to_agent

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

No annotations are provided, and the description only states the core behavior (routing/overriding). It does not disclose potential side effects like terminal window closure (despite the autoCloseTerminal parameter), whether the call blocks, or what the result includes. With no annotations, this is insufficient.

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?

One sentence, zero wasted words, front-loaded with the action. Though under-specified, it is elegantly concise.

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?

The tool has 4 parameters and no output schema, and no annotations. The description is too brief to cover usage context, side effects, or return behavior, especially given the many sibling tools. It leaves the agent to guess when to use it and what happens after delegation.

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?

All four parameters have schema descriptions, so schema coverage is 100%. The description adds no extra parameter context, but the baseline is 3 for full 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 uses the specific verb 'route' with 'task' and 'agent', and explicitly differentiates from auto-routing, making it distinct from sibling tools like execute_task or quick_task.

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 phrase 'overriding auto-routing' implies when to use, but it does not mention alternatives or when not to use. Clear context without exclusions.

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