get_rssi_invert

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

No annotations are provided. The description includes data type and default value, which partially conveys behavior, but does not disclose whether the operation is read-only, side effects, or return format.

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 extremely concise: a single sentence with the data type, no wasted words.

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?

Without an output schema, the description should clarify the return value. It states the setting but does not explicitly say it returns the current inversion state. The INT8 hint is helpful but incomplete for an agent.

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?

There are no parameters, so schema coverage is perfect. The description adds value by specifying the data type (INT8) and default value (OFF), which goes 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 RSSI inversion setting, specifying the verb 'Get' and the resource 'rssi_invert'. It distinguishes from sibling tools like set_rssi_invert and other get_rssi_* parameters.

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 hints at a scenario (some receivers send inverted RSSI) but does not provide explicit guidance on when to use this tool vs alternatives or when not to use it.

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