save_board_as

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

The description does not disclose important behavioral traits such as whether the operation is destructive, what happens if the path exists, or how the tool interacts with the current board state. With no annotations provided, the description fails to compensate by clarifying side effects or permissions needed.

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, which is concise and front-loaded. However, it lacks essential details, making it more under-specified than efficiently brief. It could be expanded without losing conciseness.

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 3 parameters, no annotations, no output schema, and a sibling tool named 'save_board', the description is severely incomplete. It does not specify return values, error handling, or how this tool fits into the broader workflow of saving boards.

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 has 3 parameters (path, overwrite, include_project) with 0% description coverage. The description does not explain any parameter, such as the path format, the behavior of overwrite (despite having a default), or the meaning of include_project. The agent receives no help in understanding these inputs.

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 'Save the board as a new file' uses a specific verb and resource, clearly indicating the tool creates a new file. However, it does not distinguish from the sibling tool 'save_board', which likely performs a standard save, missing an opportunity to clarify the difference.

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 provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'save_board'. There is no mention of prerequisites (e.g., board must be open), when to use overwrite, or when not to use this tool. The description lacks any contextual usage instructions.

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