acq_force
Initiate a trigger event on the oscilloscope to capture a signal, even during disruptive conditions.
Instructions
Force a trigger event (disruptive).
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| args | Yes | ||
| kwargs | Yes |
Initiate a trigger event on the oscilloscope to capture a signal, even during disruptive conditions.
Force a trigger event (disruptive).
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| args | Yes | ||
| kwargs | Yes |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description must cover behavioral traits. Only 'disruptive' is mentioned, lacking details on side effects, auth needs, reversibility, or error conditions.
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 sentence, which is too brief for a tool with two required parameters and no schema hints. It prioritizes brevity over informativeness.
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?
Given no output schema, no annotations, and generic parameter names, the description is wholly inadequate. It does not explain return values, side effects, or how it differs from sibling tools.
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 description adds zero information about the 'args' and 'kwargs' parameters. It fails to explain what values they accept or how they affect behavior.
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?
Description states verb 'Force' and resource 'trigger event', indicating the action. However, it does not distinguish from sibling tools like acq_configure or acq_run, missing context for differentiation.
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 'disruptive' hints at caution but provides no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor any prerequisites or exclusions.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
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