agileconfig_register_service

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

With no annotations provided, the description bears full responsibility for behavioral disclosure. It fails to state whether the operation is idempotent, the behavior on duplicate serviceId, or required permissions. This omission is significant 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?

The description is a single concise sentence that front-loads the main action and relevant context. Every word contributes information without redundancy.

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?

The description covers the basic purpose and metadata support, but lacks details on uniqueness constraints, response behavior, or how to verify the registration (e.g., via list_services). With no output schema and no annotations, this is an average completeness score.

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 schema has 100% coverage, so the baseline is 3. The description adds context about metadata ('支持设置元数据') but does not provide extra meaning beyond the schema descriptions for ip, port, serviceId, and serviceName.

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 verb 'register' and the resource 'new service in AgileConfig'. It specifies the use case (service discovery) and mentions metadata support, effectively distinguishing it from siblings like unregister_service and list_services.

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 explicitly says '用于服务发现场景' (used for service discovery scenarios), providing clear context for when to use the tool. However, it does not mention when not to use it or explicitly suggest alternatives like unregister_service.

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