post_flights_status

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

Annotations are minimal (no readOnlyHint or destructiveHint specifics), and the description does not disclose behavioral traits such as idempotency, rate limits, error conditions, or consequences of posting an event (e.g., duplicate handling).

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 three sentences covering purpose, permissions, and endpoint. It is front-loaded with the main action, though the permission detail could be separate from the action statement.

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?

Given the complexity (9 parameters, nested objects, no output schema), the description lacks critical details: return format, structure of nested objects, and success/failure behavior. This leaves significant gaps for the agent.

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?

Despite 100% schema description coverage, the description adds no extra meaning for parameters. Nested objects (eventAirport, scheduledArrivalAirport) lack clarity in both schema (described only as 'object') and description, so the description does not compensate.

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 tool posts a flight event on a Starlink-enabled plane, specifying the action and context. Among the many siblings, none are related to flight events, so it is well-differentiated.

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 mentions required permission and account type (aviation account), which provides some usage context. However, it does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives or when not to use it, and no alternatives exist among siblings.

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