SWOTPal — SWOT Analysis

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full disclosure burden. It adds valuable behavioral context by specifying the exact count (28 examples) and cost profile (no API key usage). However, it omits details about return format, pagination, caching behavior, or read-only safety that would typically be covered by annotations.

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?

Two sentences with zero waste. The first sentence front-loads the core purpose (browse examples), while the second adds essential operational context (cost). Every word earns its place.

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?

Appropriate for a low-complexity tool (single optional parameter, no nested objects). The description adequately covers the tool's scope and cost characteristics. Minor gap: lacks mention of return structure, though this is somewhat mitigated by the tool's intuitive browse/list nature.

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 100%, so the schema fully documents the optional 'industry' parameter with examples. The description adds no specific parameter semantics beyond the schema, but this is acceptable given the high schema coverage baseline.

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?

Excellent specificity: 'Browse SWOTPal's library of 28 pre-built SWOT analysis examples across industries' provides exact verb, resource type, and quantity. The phrase 'pre-built examples' clearly distinguishes this from sibling tools like generate_swot (creation) and list_analyses (user-generated content).

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 mentions 'No API key usage consumed,' which provides cost-based guidance (use this when avoiding quota consumption). However, it lacks explicit when-to-use/when-not-to-use guidance regarding when to choose browsing examples versus creating new analyses with generate_swot or retrieving existing ones with list_analyses.

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