Search Academic Literature

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It reveals that the search is 'AI-driven' and 'semantic,' which is useful, but it does not mention whether the operation is read-only, requires authentication, or what the response contains (e.g., list of papers, metadata). For a search tool, this is a notable gap.

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 one concise sentence that front-loads the core purpose. Every word contributes meaning without redundancy. It is appropriately sized for a straightforward search tool.

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?

The tool is relatively simple with four parameters all documented in the schema, and the description covers the primary purpose. However, without annotations or an output schema, the description omits behavioral details like return format, pagination, or limitations. It is minimally complete but leaves open questions.

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 100%, so the baseline is 3. The description itself does not add any parameter-specific meaning beyond the schema; it only says to input a natural language query. The schema already documents each parameter thoroughly, so the description's lack of parameter detail is acceptable.

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 performs AI-driven semantic search for academic literature, using natural language queries to find relevant papers. It specifies the verb (search), resource (academic literature), and how to invoke it. However, it does not explicitly differentiate from sibling tools, though the siblings are translation-focused, so differentiation is apparent from context.

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 implies usage: input a natural language query to find papers. It gives a basic how-to but does not outline when to use this tool versus alternatives or state any exclusions. The sibling tools are translation-related, implying search is for finding papers, but no explicit guidance is provided.

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