create_smooth_step_amplitude

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must carry the behavioral disclosure burden. It only states that the tool creates an amplitude; it does not mention side effects, prerequisites, whether existing amplitudes are overwritten, or what happens on failure.

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?

The description is very short and front-loaded, but it is under-specified rather than appropriately concise. It offers no meaningful detail beyond expanding the tool name into a sentence.

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 tool with 4 parameters, no annotations, and no schema coverage, the description is inadequate. An agent would not know how to populate 'data', whether model_name matters, or how this amplitude interacts with the broader model creation workflow.

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% and the description adds no explanation of the parameters. 'data' is an array of number pairs but the description does not indicate that these are time-amplitude pairs or how they should be formatted for a smooth step amplitude.

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 operation 'Create a smooth step amplitude', identifying a specific verb and resource. It is distinguishable from sibling amplitude tools like create_tabular_amplitude and create_periodic_amplitude by the amplitude type, though it does not explicitly contrast them.

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 is provided about when to use this tool versus the other amplitude creation tools. The description gives no context for choosing a smooth step amplitude over tabular or periodic alternatives.

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