velixar_debug

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

No annotations exist, so the description must disclose all behavioral traits. It mentions the tool 'returns' data but the parameter description 'Set verbose logging on/off' implies a side effect (changing server logging state), which is not clarified. The description should explicitly state whether the tool is read-only or may alter state.

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 concise with no extraneous words, front-loads the core purpose in the first sentence, and each additional sentence provides specific value.

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 simple tool with one optional parameter and no output schema, the description is largely complete—it enumerates return contents. However, it lacks clarity on the side effect of the 'verbose' parameter (setting vs. getting), which would be expected for completeness.

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 100%, so the baseline is 3. The description adds no new semantic meaning beyond what the schema provides for the 'verbose' parameter, merely repeating its effect.

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 action 'Get debug information' and the resource 'current Velixar MCP server state', and lists specific return items (workspace config, cache state, etc.), distinguishing it from sibling tools like velixar_health or velixar_update.

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 description states what the tool does but provides no guidance on when to use it vs. alternatives, no exclusions or context for appropriate usage. It meets the minimum viable standard.

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