tool_onboard_traveler

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It discloses that the tool saves a profile for reuse, indicating persistence, but does not specify permissions, idempotency, or behavior if the profile already exists. Parameter format details are helpful but do not fully compensate for missing behavioral context.

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 well-structured: a concise purpose line followed by a clear bullet list of parameters with format guidance. Every sentence adds value, and the information is front-loaded.

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 10 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description covers parameter formats and tool purpose adequately. It lacks detail on return values, error handling, or what happens on repeated calls, but the existence of sibling tools (update, get) mitigates gaps.

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%, so the description must compensate, which it does by providing explicit formats (e.g., 'Comma-separated IATA (e.g., "JFK,EWR")', 'Comma-separated ISO-2 (e.g., "US" or "US,IN")') for each parameter. It gives examples and clarifies expected values. However, it does not mention defaults or which parameters are optional, missing some meaning.

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?

Description clearly states 'First-time setup. Saves the traveler profile for reuse every future session.' It specifies the verb (saves) and resource (traveler profile), distinguishing it from sibling tools like tool_update_traveler_profile.

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 explicitly marks this as 'First-time setup,' implying it should be used initially before other tools. It lacks explicit exclusion statements or references to alternatives like tool_update_traveler_profile, but the context is clear enough.

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