Crawl a website into the knowledge base

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

Beyond the annotations (non-read-only, non-idempotent), it discloses background execution and the refusal behavior when the page cap is exceeded. This adds useful operational context without overpromising.

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?

Three concise sentences, no redundancy or filler. All information is directly relevant to using the tool correctly.

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 three optional parameters and no output schema, the description covers the essential behavior, monitoring approach, and constraint (cap). It does not mention return values, but that is acceptable given no output schema exists.

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 descriptions already cover each parameter (max_pages, start_url, website_id). The tool description reinforces the cap behavior but does not add substantially new semantics beyond what the schema provides.

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?

Clear verb ('Crawl') and resource ('a website'), explicitly states it adds pages to the knowledge base. This distinguishes it from sibling tools like add_knowledge_url or list_crawls.

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?

Provides practical guidance: runs in the background and should be monitored via list_crawls, and mentions the plan cap on pages. Could be more explicit about when to prefer this over other knowledge-adding methods, but the context is adequate.

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