Timeout Discord member

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

Annotations already declare destructiveHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and openWorldHint=true, so the safety profile is covered. However, the description adds nothing beyond the annotations: it does not say the timeout is temporary/reversible, that re-invoking with the same arguments is idempotent, that a permission like MODERATE_MEMBERS is required, or what the 'confirm' flag does for a destructive action.

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 front-loaded sentence with no waste, but the size is achieved by omitting information rather than by precise phrasing. It is appropriately short yet under-specified for a destructive moderation tool.

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?

An output schema exists, so return values need not be described, but the tool is destructive, has five undocumented parameters, and offers no operational context (permissions, reversibility, limits). The definition is not complete enough for safe invocation.

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 description coverage is 0% across 5 parameters, so the description carries full burden and largely fails. It only restates that duration is in seconds (already implied by the parameter name); the undefined 'confirm' boolean, the 'reason' field, and the 28-day maximum encoded in the schema are never explained.

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?

States a specific verb ('Timeout') and resource ('guild member'), matching the title and distinguishing it from most sibling tools. It does not differentiate itself from adjacent moderation tools such as discord_kick_member or discord_ban_member, which an agent would naturally weigh against it.

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?

There is no guidance on when to choose a timeout over a kick or ban, no prerequisites (e.g. required permissions), and no mention of reversibility or the maximum duration. The agent must infer usage entirely from the name.

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