risha_startup_state

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

No annotations exist, so the description must disclose behavior. It mentions data loaded automatically at startup, indicating a read-only snapshot, but does not clarify authentication requirements or potential failure modes. Adequate but minimal.

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 that immediately states the tool's purpose and lists key outputs. No wasted words, front-loaded with 'Show the Risha data loaded automatically at MCP startup'.

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 parameterless tool, the description adequately communicates the return values (four data points) and context (startup data). Could mention that it is read-only or requires prior login, but overall sufficient.

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?

With zero parameters, the description adds value by specifying the output fields (login status, user, capabilities count, credit balance), which is not available from the empty schema. Baseline 4 applies.

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 shows startup-specific data (login status, user, capabilities count, credit balance), differentiating it from siblings like risha_credit_balance or risha_capabilities which focus on individual data points.

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 the tool is for retrieving initial state but lacks explicit guidance on when to use it versus alternatives like risha_login or risha_credit_balance. No when-not-to-use or exclusion criteria are provided.

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