cyberboss_food_check_expiry

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

With no annotations, the description fully carries the behavioral burden. It details that reminders respect work cycles, are surfaced before away windows, remain due until physically removed, and are reminded once per day. This exceeds typical disclosure.

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 concise (4 sentences) and front-loads the core purpose. However, the inline parameter list at the end is somewhat redundant given the schema, but does not detract significantly.

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?

No output schema is provided, and the description fails to explain what the tool returns (e.g., a list of reminders, statuses, etc.). Given the tool has 4 parameters and no output schema, the description should cover output structure.

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% and descriptions are provided. The tool description merely repeats the parameter list without adding new semantic meaning beyond the schema. No additional constraints or usage details are given for the parameters.

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?

Description clearly states 'Check which food reminders are due, expired, or upcoming,' using a specific verb and resource. It alludes to differentiation from siblings by mentioning reminder timing and work cycles, but does not explicitly contrast with 'list' or 'mark' tools.

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?

Provides some usage context, e.g., 'remind the user once per calendar day' and timing relative to work cycles. However, it lacks explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus sibling tools like cyberboss_food_list, nor does it state 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.