mute_user

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

Discloses key behaviors: muted user is not notified, requires authentication, subject to rate limiting, and idempotent (consistent with idempotentHint). No contradiction with annotations (destructiveHint=false, idempotentHint=true, openWorldHint=true).

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?

Two sentences that are front-loaded and efficient, covering behavior, comparison to sibling, and required context (auth, rate limits). No unnecessary 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?

For a simple tool with one parameter, an output schema, and annotations, the description fully covers purpose, usage guidelines, and behavioral transparency. No 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?

Schema coverage is 100% with a clear description for the 'actor' parameter. The description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema, meeting the baseline of 3.

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 the verb 'mute' and the resource 'user', explaining that it hides content from feeds and notifications without notification. It also distinguishes from block_user, making its purpose unique among siblings.

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?

Explicitly describes when to use mute_user vs block_user with clear criteria: 'mute_user for a soft, private suppression; block_user when you need to prevent target interaction'. Also mentions authentication requirement and rate limiting.

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