Spy Set Variable

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the behavioral burden. It adds useful nuance by describing the operation as setting a 'starting value' rather than a live runtime value, and implies create-or-change behavior. However, it does not mention scope, side effects, or how the behavior differs for lists vs variables.

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 one compact sentence with no fluff or repetition of schema details. The action and object are front-loaded, making it easy to scan.

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 simple three-parameter tool with an output schema, this is minimally usable: the description plus schema gives a basic mental model. But it omits which project or scope it operates on and does not explain when to choose it over the similar sb3_set_variable/sb3_set_list tools.

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 description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate for undocumented parameters. It only hints that kind may be 'variable' or 'list' and that value is a starting value; the required name parameter and value format are left entirely to inference.

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 states a specific verb and resource: create or change a variable/list's starting value. It clearly conveys the core action, though it does not differentiate this from sibling tools like sb3_set_variable or sb3_set_list.

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 similar alternatives, and no exclusions or prerequisites are given. The existence of close siblings such as sb3_set_variable and sb3_set_list makes this gap noticeable.

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