apidep_generate_warnings

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It does not state whether the tool writes files, prints output, requires a project scan first, or has any side effects. 'Generate' is too ambiguous to convey the tool's behavior.

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 short, but it is under-specified rather than appropriately concise. The single sentence provides no useful structure, context, or details beyond the tool name.

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 annotations, no output schema, and a vague one-line description, an agent has almost no information needed to call this tool correctly. The purpose, input semantics, side effects, and expected output are all unaddressed.

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 schema covers only the 'directory' parameter with 'Project directory'; 'api_key' has no schema description. The tool description adds no parameter semantics at all, so it does not compensate for the 50% schema description coverage gap.

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 'Generate deprecation warnings' essentially restates the tool name without adding new information. It does not explain what the warnings are for, what they look like, or how they relate to the sibling apidep_scan and apidep_migration_guide tools.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus related apidep tools. No context, prerequisites, or alternatives are mentioned, so an agent cannot determine the appropriate invocation scenario.

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