ora_apply_template

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must fully disclose behavior. It implies mutation (creating notes, components, files) but fails to mention side effects, permissions, limits, or confirmation. The description is too vague for an agent to fully understand implications.

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 that conveys the core purpose efficiently. It is front-loaded and contains no superfluous words. However, it could be slightly more structured by stating the action and result separately.

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 the tool's simplicity (1 required param, no output schema), the description is mostly adequate but lacks information on what exactly happens after application (e.g., overwrite behavior, error handling). It meets minimum viability for a straightforward tool.

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 100%, so baseline is 3. The description adds 'Ideal for quick start' but no additional parameter details beyond what the schema already provides. The parameter meaning is clear from the schema alone.

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 applies a template to pre-populate ORA memory with notes, components, and files for a stack, and that it's ideal for quick starts. It uses specific verbs and resource references, distinguishing it from sibling tools like ora_templates which list templates.

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 mentions 'ideal for quick start', implying usage for rapid setup, but does not specify when not to use it, prerequisites, or alternatives among the many sibling tools. More explicit guidance would improve selection accuracy.

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