add_autoload

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only states the action but does not disclose whether the autoload is validated, what happens on duplicate names, whether any settings are modified, or what the response looks like. No side effects, permissions, or error conditions are mentioned.

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 a single, concise sentence that immediately front-loads the action and object. It contains no unnecessary words or repetition.

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?

While the tool itself is simple, the description leaves critical gaps: no parameter semantics, no behavioral details, no annotations, and no output schema. The existence of related sibling tools (update_autoload, remove_autoload) suggests additional context could be provided, but the description does not provide it.

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?

The input schema has 0% description coverage, and the description does not explain what 'name' and 'path' represent (e.g., whether path is a script path, project-relative). The description adds no meaning beyond the raw parameter names, so it fails to compensate for the schema gap.

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 uses the specific verb 'Add' and identifies the resource as 'autoload (singleton),' clearly distinguishing it from sibling tools like remove_autoload, update_autoload, and list_autoloads. It unambiguously states what the tool does.

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 provides no explicit when-to-use guidance or comparison with alternatives. The context is implied by the verb 'Add,' but it does not mention prerequisites, when to prefer this over update_autoload, or any exclusions.

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