read_briefing

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

No annotations provided. The description does not disclose behavioral traits such as whether calling this tool raises a deprecation warning, forwards to the new tool, or any side effects. Only states it is an alias.

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?

Single sentence with no extraneous words. Clearly and immediately conveys the essential information: deprecation and the recommended alternative.

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?

As a deprecated alias, the description is minimally complete by pointing to the correct tool. However, it lacks any context about parameters, return values, or behavior when called, which is needed for full understanding. Output schema exists but is not referenced.

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 meaning for the cluster_slug or max_chars parameters. The description does not explain their roles or format.

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 it is a deprecated alias for ask_cluster with specific parameters, making the purpose clear. It identifies the verb (alias) and resource (briefing via notebooklm). However, it doesn't describe what the alias does beyond redirecting.

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?

States 'deprecated alias' which explicitly indicates this tool should not be used; instead, ask_cluster should be used. This provides clear when-not-to-use guidance.

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