get_dyn_notch_q

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

No annotations provided. The description discloses the value range (1-1000, default 300) and max useful value ~1000, which is behavioral info. It does not explicitly state read-only, but 'Get' implies no side effects.

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 plus a bracketed spec, front-loaded with the purpose. No extraneous words, highly efficient.

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 getter with no parameters, the description covers the value's meaning, tuning strategy, and value range. It is complete enough to use the tool correctly, though it could explicitly mention that the return is a single integer.

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?

Input schema has no parameters, so baseline is 4. The description includes bracketed info about the value's type (UINT16), range, and default, which adds context about the return value beyond the empty schema.

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 it retrieves the Q factor, specifying it's the narrowness of each notch. The verb 'Get' distinguishes from the sibling setter 'set_dyn_notch_q', but no explicit differentiation is made.

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 provides tuning guidance ('Increase until the resonance just stays within the notch, then stop') implying use during tuning. However, it lacks explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use instructions, nor does it mention alternatives like the setter.

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