configure_quick

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. It only lists accepted values and never says what the configuration changes, whether it persists across power cycles, whether it requires remote-control mode, or when the change takes effect — all important for a mutation 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?

Front-loaded with the disambiguating clause, then a compact one-line enumeration of values. Every line is functional; the layout is dense but readable and nothing is padded.

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?

An output schema exists, so return values need not be explained, and the value domain is fully documented. For a mutation tool with zero annotations, however, the description leaves unstated the persistence, scope, and remote-control prerequisites of the change — a meaningful omission.

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 coverage is 0% and the schema defines the parameter only as an untyped string, so the description does the entire job: it enumerates all seven operations with their expansions plus accepted short forms. It does not state what happens if 'operation' is omitted (default null), which is the one remaining 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?

States a specific verb (configure) and resource (the QUICK button operation) and explicitly contrasts itself with the sibling measure_quick. An agent can distinguish this from measure_quick without opening either schema.

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 parenthetical gives a clear when-not condition and names the correct alternative (measure_quick). It does not address adjacent save-related siblings (configure_save, save_setup), but the primary ambiguity is resolved explicitly.

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