tailtest_scenario_plan

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

With no annotations, the description carries full behavioral burden. It details the returned content but does not disclose side effects, permissions, or whether the operation is read-only. It is adequate but lacks depth on behavioral traits.

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 purpose, and efficiently lists all components without redundancy or unnecessary words.

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 description lists the fields returned but does not specify the output format (e.g., JSON structure) or address error cases. Given no output schema, the agent may need to infer the structure, but the listing is helpful.

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 file_path and project_root with 100% coverage. The description does not add additional meaning beyond what the schema provides, so it is at 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?

The description clearly states the tool returns 'structured scaffolding' for writing a scenario plan, listing specific components like language, framework, depth, R15 adversarial count, baseline scenarios, test path, and instructions. It distinguishes from sibling tools by focusing on scaffolding generation.

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 context that the scaffolding is used before composing the actual scenario plan, but it does not explicitly exclude other uses or compare with alternatives like other tailtest tools. The usage is implied.

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