update_dashboard

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

No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. Describes a read-only render operation, but tool name suggests write/update, creating inconsistency. Fails to disclose side effects, auth needs, or rate limits. The conflicting name undermines transparency.

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 efficiently conveys the main action and contents, but could be more structured. The list of dashboard components is concise and front-loaded.

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?

Despite no output schema and one required parameter, the description fails to explain the runId parameter, and the name-action inconsistency adds confusion. The tool definition is insufficient for correct agent usage.

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?

Single parameter 'runId' has no description in schema (0% coverage), and the description does not mention it at all, providing no guidance on its meaning or how to use it.

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?

Clearly states it renders the local dashboard.html with specific contents like score matrix and phase progress, and implies a distinct role for human review. However, the tool name 'update_dashboard' contradicts the 'Render' verb, causing potential confusion about the tool's action.

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?

Indirectly says 'human review happens only here; deterministic lanes do not wait on it', suggesting use when human review is needed, but does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus sibling tools like human_review_request or loop_next, nor mentions when not to use it.

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