bootstrap_project

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

Annotations already declare idempotentHint=true and destructiveHint=false, but the description adds valuable context: it never infers purpose, never overwrites canonical state, and never creates a work order. This goes beyond annotations and clarifies the side-effect profile, though it does not mention permission requirements or output format (which is covered by output schema).

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 two sentences, front-loaded with the primary purpose, followed by clear constraints and exclusions. There is no fluff or redundancy; every clause earns its place. It is an example of exemplary conciseness.

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 tool has four required parameters with zero schema descriptions and the description adds no parameter details. Usage guidance is only implicit. Though the output schema exists, the lack of any help on parameter semantics and selection criteria makes the description incomplete for an agent to invoke correctly without guessing.

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 0% and the tool description provides absolutely no explanation of any of the four required parameters. The parameters (project_id, project_name, project_path, project_brief) have only their names; no semantics are conveyed. The description fails entirely to compensate for the lack of schema documentation.

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 states a specific verb ('Initialize') and resource ('canonical scaffolding') and clarifies the deliberate, non-inferential nature, which distinguishes it from the getter siblings. It also gives explicit exclusions ('never infers purpose, overwrites canonical state, or creates a work order'), making the tool's purpose unmistakable.

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 provides a clear precondition ('target directory must already exist') and implies this is an initialization tool versus the getter siblings, but it does not explicitly state when to use this tool over alternatives or when not to use it. No explicit routing guidance is given, leaving the agent to infer from the sibling names.

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