Spy Project Overview

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

With no annotations, the description must carry the behavioral burden. 'What is in...' implies a read-only inspection and lists the returned categories, but it does not explicitly state that no project mutation occurs, whether a project must be open first, or any other behavioral constraints.

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 short sentence that places the core question ('What is in...') first and enumerates the content categories. It is economical and scannable, though the brevity contributes to missing guidance in other dimensions.

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?

For a zero-parameter tool with an output schema, the description covers the main purpose and return categories. It is less complete in orienting an agent among the many related spy/project/sb3 tools, and it omits explicit behavioral context, but the provided schema and output schema fill some gaps.

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 tool has zero parameters and schema coverage is 100%, so the baseline of 4 applies. The description adds no parameter detail, but none is needed since the schema already exhaustively defines an empty input object.

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 identifies the resource (.spy project) and enumerates content categories (tabs, variables, lists, custom blocks, package packs), making the tool's purpose understandable. It lacks an explicit verb and does not differentiate itself from siblings like project_summary or spy_read_blocks, so it does not fully earn a 5.

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?

No guidance is given about when to use this tool versus siblings such as project_summary, spy_read_blocks, or spy_list_packages. There are no use-case conditions, exclusions, or alternative references.

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