bootstrap_session

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

With no annotations, the description must carry the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It mentions 'record state' and 'provision agent & skill' but does not explain what state is recorded, where it is stored, whether the operation is idempotent, what permissions are required, or what side effects occur. This is a significant gap for an initialization tool.

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, front-loaded sentence that efficiently lists the main actions. It is concise but may be overly terse given the tool's complexity.

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 that likely performs multiple significant operations (model detection, skill provisioning, state recording), the description is far too sparse. With no annotations, no output schema, and an undocumented parameter, it leaves critical details about behavior and return values unspecified.

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 does not mention the sole parameter `project_root`. While the parameter name is self-explanatory, the description fails to compensate for the missing schema annotation by explaining format, constraints, or what the path is used for.

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 states a specific verb ('Bootstrap') and lists three sub-actions (detect model, provision agent & skill, record state), which conveys the general purpose. However, it does not differentiate from sibling tools like detect_model or provision_agent_skill that perform the same individual actions, leaving the agent unsure when to use this composite tool versus calling those siblings directly.

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?

No guidance is given on when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist. The description simply lists steps without context about prerequisites, session phases, or expected call order relative to siblings like init_plan or detect_model.

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