skylight_complete_chore

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

Annotations indicate the operation is a mutation but not destructive, and the description only restates that mutation as 'Mark a chore complete'. It does not disclose side effects such as whether completing a chore awards points, creates history, sends notifications, or can be reversed via 'uncomplete_chore'.

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 short and front-loaded with the core action, with no wasted words. However, it is under-specified: it lacks parameter context and sibling differentiation, so the brevity comes at the cost of completeness.

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 state-change tool with two parameters but no output schema and no parameter descriptions, this one-liner is not sufficient. The agent still needs to know what 'id' refers to, what 'frameId' does, and how this differs from 'complete_chore_instance' to invoke it correctly.

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 description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate by explaining the parameters, but it does not mention 'id' or 'frameId' at all. The generic 'id' is ambiguous (chore ID vs. instance ID) and 'frameId' is unexplained, making correct invocation uncertain.

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 states a specific action ('Mark') on a clear resource ('a chore') and names the resulting state ('complete'), so an agent can tell this is a state-change operation. However, it does not distinguish this from the sibling 'complete_chore_instance', leaving some ambiguity about which chore entity is targeted.

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 gives no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as 'complete_chore_instance', 'uncomplete_chore', 'update_chore', or 'create_chore'. There is no mention of prerequisites, exclusions, or the relationship between completing a chore and completing a recurring chore instance.

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