snowflake_cortex_summarize

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must disclose behavioral traits. It only states the basic function without mentioning any side effects, permissions, rate limits, or what happens with edge cases (e.g., non-English text, long inputs). The lack of behavioral detail leaves the agent relying on assumptions.

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 concise sentence with zero waste. It front-loads the action and clearly states the input and tool, making it easy to parse.

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?

Given the tool's simplicity and the presence of an output schema, the description is adequate for a basic call. However, it lacks guidance on when to prefer this over other Cortex tools and does not mention any constraints or expected behavior, leaving some gaps for more complex scenarios.

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. The single parameter 'text' is indirectly explained by 'Summarize English text', which adds the language constraint. However, it does not clarify length limits or formatting expectations beyond what the schema shows.

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 'Summarize' and the resource 'English text using Snowflake Cortex AI'. It is distinct from sibling Cortex tools like sentiment, translate, and extract_answer, and the function's purpose is unambiguous.

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 implies when to use this tool (when summarization is needed), but it does not explicitly mention alternatives or conditions for when not to use it. The sibling names are self-explanatory, so an agent can infer, but no explicit guidance is provided.

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