get_orchestrator_bootstrap

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, so read-only behavior is covered. The description lists returned fields, which is a small addition, but it does not explain any operational behavior such as error conditions, required permissions, or the meaning of the returned fields beyond their names. Minimal added context beyond 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?

The description is very short and to the point, but it is little more than a list of return fields. It lacks any structural elements like a clear tool purpose or usage guidance. While concise, it is under-specified rather than efficiently structured.

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?

Although an output schema exists and likely details the return fields, the description offers no additional context about when to call this tool, how to interpret the output, or any side effects. For a tool with one parameter and a read-only annotation, the description is too sparse to be considered complete.

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 sole parameter project_path has zero description coverage (0%) in the input schema, and the description does not mention it at all. The description fails to compensate for the lack of schema-level documentation, leaving the agent to guess what project_path should be (path, ID, etc.).

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 that the tool returns a list of items (purpose, state, authority, etc.) but lacks a specific action verb and does not clarify what 'orchestrator bootstrap' means or how it differs from siblings like get_worker_bootstrap. It is vague about the tool's core purpose beyond returning a set of fields.

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?

No indication of when to use this tool versus the sibling tools (bootstrap_project, get_project_status, get_worker_bootstrap, get_bootstrap_context). The description provides no context, prerequisites, or explicit conditions for selection.

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