notebooklm-skill
Server Quality Checklist
Latest release: v1.3.0
- Disambiguation5/5
All tools have clearly distinct purposes: creating, listing, deleting notebooks; adding/list sources; asking questions; summarizing; generating artifacts; downloading; and various research pipelines. No significant overlap.
Naming Consistency4/5All tools use 'nlm_' prefix with snake_case verbs (e.g., nlm_list, nlm_ask) or verb_noun phrases (e.g., nlm_create_notebook). Minor inconsistency: some are just verbs while others include nouns, but pattern is predictable.
Tool Count5/513 tools is appropriate for a notebook management and research service. Each tool covers a distinct operation without redundancy.
Completeness4/5Covers core CRUD for notebooks, source management, Q&A, summary, artifact generation, and download. Missing minor operations like source deletion or notebook renaming.
Average 2.9/5 across 13 of 13 tools scored. Lowest: 1.8/5.
See the Tool Scores section below for per-tool breakdowns.
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How is the quality score calculated?
The overall quality score combines two components: Tool Definition Quality (70%) and Server Coherence (30%).
Tool Definition Quality measures how well each tool describes itself to AI agents. Every tool is scored 1–5 across six dimensions: Purpose Clarity (25%), Usage Guidelines (20%), Behavioral Transparency (20%), Parameter Semantics (15%), Conciseness & Structure (10%), and Contextual Completeness (10%). The server-level definition quality score is calculated as 60% mean TDQS + 40% minimum TDQS, so a single poorly described tool pulls the score down.
Server Coherence evaluates how well the tools work together as a set, scoring four dimensions equally: Disambiguation (can agents tell tools apart?), Naming Consistency, Tool Count Appropriateness, and Completeness (are there gaps in the tool surface?).
Tiers are derived from the overall score: A (≥3.5), B (≥3.0), C (≥2.0), D (≥1.0), F (<1.0). B and above is considered passing.
Tool Scores
- Behavior1/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. It only says 'return the summary' without explaining side effects, required notebook state, or whether it's read-only. This is insufficient for a mutation-aware agent.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness2/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single sentence, which is concise but at the expense of completeness. It lacks any structure or additional details that would help an agent. Under-specification detracts from conciseness.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness1/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's complexity (one parameter, output schema exists but not shown), the description fails to provide essential context such as what the returned summary looks like, when it's available, or error conditions. It is incomplete even for a simple tool.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters1/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The input schema has one parameter 'notebook' with 0% description coverage. The description does not explain what the parameter represents (e.g., ID vs title, required format), adding no value beyond the schema definition.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose3/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description states it returns a summary from NotebookLM, which is a clear verb+resource. However, it does not differentiate from sibling tools like nlm_ask, which might also return information. The purpose is clear but lacks distinction.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. No context about prerequisites or when not to use it is given, leaving the agent to infer usage.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description must disclose behavioral traits but fails to mention side effects, permissions, or atomicity. The tool creates resources and processes data, but the description does not warn about potential costs, limits, or the scope of the pipeline.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness2/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single sentence, but it is under-specified for the tool's complexity. It lacks structure and omits important details, making it ineffective despite being brief.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's complexity (4 parameters, many siblings, no annotations), the description is incomplete. It does not explain the pipeline's steps, the relationship between inputs and outputs, or what the returned artifact represents, even though an output schema exists.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters1/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 0% and the description adds no parameter details. It does not explain what 'sources' (URLs?), 'questions' (text?), or 'output_format' (article/thread/report) mean, leaving the agent without semantic guidance beyond the schema types.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose3/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description lists actions ('Create a notebook, ingest URLs, ask questions, and assemble content') but does not specify the primary purpose or how it differs from sibling tools like nlm_create_notebook or nlm_research. The verb-resource combination is unclear and lacks distinction.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No guidance on when to use this tool vs alternatives such as separate calls to nlm_create_notebook, nlm_add_source, nlm_ask, and nlm_generate. The description does not provide context for appropriate usage scenarios.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided. The description mentions waiting and importing findings but does not disclose side effects, data mutation, authorization needs, or error behavior. The tool's mutability is unclear.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness3/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single sentence, which is concise, but it omits essential details. It is front-loaded but at the cost of clarity and completeness.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness1/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given 7 parameters, 2 required, no schema descriptions, no annotations, and an output schema that is not explained, the description is severely incomplete for a tool likely performing complex research operations.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters1/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description adds no meaning for any of the 7 parameters. The agent gains no insight into what each parameter does beyond its name and type.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description states a specific action: running pinned web research, waiting for a terminal state, and importing findings. It clearly identifies the verb 'run research' and resource 'pinned web', but the term 'pinned' is not explained, and sibling differentiation is weak.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like nlm_trend_research or nlm_research_pipeline. There are no exclusions or context cues.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It mentions a multi-step process (fetch, research, create) but does not elaborate on side effects, authentication needs, rate limits, or what 'grounded drafts' imply. The description is too brief to be transparent.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness3/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single sentence of 10 words, which is concise. However, it lacks structure and front-loads the actions without separating the steps clearly. It could be improved by listing the phases.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the three parameters (including an enum and defaults) and the availability of an output schema, the description is insufficient. It does not explain the returned data, parameter choices, or the expected workflow. The output schema likely covers the return, but description should still summarize key points.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters1/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description does not mention any of the three parameters (geo, count, platform). The description fails to add meaning beyond the schema, leaving agents without guidance on parameter usage.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool fetches trend-pulse topics, researches/imports them, and creates grounded drafts. The verb 'Fetch' and action 'research/import' and 'create' specify what the tool does, but 'trend-pulse topics' is vague. It implies trending content, distinguishing it from general research tools like nlm_research.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like nlm_research or nlm_research_pipeline. The description does not mention prerequisites, when not to use, or specific scenarios.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description must disclose behavior. It only mentions optional filtering but omits whether listing is read-only, if authentication is needed, pagination, or any side effects.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness3/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Single sentence is concise but lacks necessary detail. Could be expanded to include notebook context without losing conciseness.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool has two parameters, one required and unexplained, and the output schema exists but is not referenced, the description is insufficient for correct invocation.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters2/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema has 0% description coverage. Description only explains 'type' as canonical filter, but the required 'notebook' parameter is not explained at all, despite being mandatory.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
Clearly identifies the tool as listing 'actual generated artifacts' with an optional filter, distinguishing it from siblings like nlm_list_sources. However, 'actual' is ambiguous.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., nlm_list, nlm_list_sources). The description does not specify context or prerequisites.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Discloses permanent deletion and conditionality on confirm, but lacks details on auth needs, side effects (e.g., cascade to artifacts), recovery options, or latency. With no annotations, the description should provide richer behavioral context.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Extremely concise single sentence with no redundancy. While efficient, it may be too terse—adding a second sentence could improve clarity without being wordy.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Despite having an output schema (not shown), the description omits return value details, prerequisites, and edge cases (e.g., what happens if notebook doesn't exist). Given tool complexity (2 params, no annotations), more completeness is needed.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters2/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0%, and description only adds meaning to confirm (must be true). The 'notebook' parameter remains unspecified (e.g., expected format, required scope). Does not compensate for missing schema descriptions.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
Description clearly states the action (permanently delete) and resource (notebook) with a condition (confirm must be true). However, it does not differentiate from sibling tools like nlm_download (which might also modify state) or provide context about what 'delete' means relative to other tools.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No explicit guidance on when to use this tool vs alternatives. The description implies a prerequisite (confirm true) but does not mention when deletion is appropriate, reversible alternatives, or consequences of misuse.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description must carry the burden of disclosure. It only states the basic function, lacking any behavioral traits such as authentication needs, error conditions, or side effects.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness3/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single concise sentence, but it lacks structure (no front-loading of key info) and does not provide any supplementary details.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
With only one parameter and an output schema, the description is minimal. It does not cover the relationship between sources and notebook, nor any edge cases. For a simple list tool, it is barely adequate.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters1/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description does not mention the 'notebook' parameter at all. It fails to explain what the parameter represents or how to use it.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the verb 'List' and the resource 'ingested sources', specifying that it returns 'current kind and processing status'. This distinguishes it from siblings like nlm_list_artifacts and nlm_list.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool over alternatives, no prerequisites, and no exclusions. It simply states the function.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It only states the action (adds a source) without disclosing side effects, behavioral traits like whether additions are appended or replace, error handling, or return behavior beyond what the output schema may show.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single concise, front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. However, it is too brief; it could include more guidance without becoming verbose.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
With 5 parameters, no annotations, no schema coverage, and an output schema not described, the description is incomplete. It fails to convey the mutual exclusivity of source parameters, the role of text_title, and the essential notebook parameter. The tool's usage is underspecified for safe invocation.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters2/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must add value. It correctly maps 'URL, text, local file' to url, text, file_path parameters but does not explain text_title, the required notebook parameter, or the mutual exclusivity of the source types (exactly one should be provided).
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the verb (Add), resource (source to a notebook), and enumerates the types (URL, text, local file). It distinguishes from sibling tools like nlm_list_sources which list sources, and nlm_ask which asks questions.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor does it mention prerequisites, mutual exclusivity of source types, or what happens if the notebook does not exist. Sibling tool names are present but not referenced.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It states the tool returns answer citations but does not disclose whether it is read-only, what happens if the notebook is missing, or any side effects. The behavioral transparency is minimal.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single, front-loaded sentence that efficiently conveys the core purpose. While it could add more detail without sacrificing conciseness, it avoids excessive verbosity.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
With no annotations, no parameter details, and only a high-level outcome, the description is insufficient for complex usage. Although an output schema exists (not shown), the lack of behavioral context and parameter guidance leaves the agent underinformed.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters2/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The schema has 2 parameters (query, notebook) with 0% description coverage. The description adds no meaning beyond the parameter names—e.g., it doesn't explain what a notebook is or how to format the query. This leaves the agent guessing about input requirements.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the action ('Ask'), the resource ('source-grounded question'), and the outcome ('return answer citations'). This distinguishes it from sibling tools like nlm_summarize (which summarizes) or nlm_generate (which generates text).
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., nlm_summarize, nlm_research). It fails to specify prerequisites or context, leaving the agent to infer usage without differentiation.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations provided, so description must carry full burden. It discloses rejection of existing files/symlinks unless overwrite rules permit, but omits details on default behavior, error handling, authentication needs, or what happens with force parameter.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Three concise sentences, front-loaded with action, no unnecessary words. Every sentence adds value.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness3/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Output schema exists, so return values are covered. But description lacks details on error conditions, behavior of force, and interaction between parameters. Adequate but incomplete.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters2/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0%, yet description only partially explains artifact_id (exact or latest) and hints at format mapping for type. Does not explain notebook, output_path, force, or output_format syntax, leaving significant gaps.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool downloads an artifact (exact ID or latest) to a local path, with specific verb and resource. It distinguishes from sibling tools like nlm_list_artifacts or nlm_delete.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines3/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
Implies usage for downloading artifacts, but no explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use compared to siblings. Mentions safe overwrite rules but doesn't guide on alternatives.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior4/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full burden. It discloses that the tool returns per-source outcomes and truthful counts, adding value beyond the schema. However, it does not mention side effects or permissions.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is two sentences, front-loaded with the core action and result. Every sentence is informative with no redundancy.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness3/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
An output schema exists, so return values are partially covered. The description covers purpose and returns but lacks details on parameter usage, preconditions, or error handling.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters3/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The description mentions optional sources (URL, raw-text, local-file) but does not map them to specific parameters. Given 0% schema description coverage, the description adds some context but not enough to fully compensate.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the action ('Create a notebook') and the resource, and distinguishes from siblings like nlm_list, nlm_delete, or nlm_add_source by focusing on creation rather than listing, deletion, or adding to existing notebooks.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description does not specify when to use this tool vs alternatives (e.g., nlm_add_source for adding sources to an existing notebook). No guidance on prerequisites or when not to use is provided.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior4/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Discloses key behaviors: optional waiting, type-specific options, and returning a task ID. However, lacks details on error handling, success states, or side effects, which is acceptable given no annotations.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Description is concise with no irrelevant information. Key points are front-loaded. The list of types and options is dense but necessary.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness3/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Covers the core generation behavior and wait flag, but misses several parameters (lang, timeout, source_ids, instructions) and does not detail the output schema (though it exists separately). Adequate for a tool with many params but could be more complete.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters3/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Adds meaning for 'type' and 'options' parameters by listing supported values and keys, but leaves 'lang', 'timeout', 'source_ids', and 'instructions' unexplained. With 0% schema coverage, more parameter documentation would be helpful.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the verb 'Generate' and resource 'artifact', listing specific supported types. It distinguishes itself from siblings like nlm_list_artifacts and nlm_create_notebook by focusing on generation.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines3/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
Provides some guidance on using the wait parameter for long jobs but does not explicitly state when to use this tool over 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.
- Behavior4/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
The description accurately describes the tool as a read operation that returns a list of notebooks with specific fields. With no annotations provided, the description fully discloses the behavioral traits relevant to selection and invocation.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single sentence that efficiently conveys the tool's purpose. There is no wasted text, and every word earns its place.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness5/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool has zero parameters and an output schema (not shown but referenced), the description is complete. It clearly states what the tool does, leaving no questions about its functionality.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters4/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Since the tool has no parameters, the description provides all necessary semantic context. The baseline for zero-parameter tools is 4, and the description adds no conflicting or missing information.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the action (list), the resource (NotebookLM notebooks), and the returned fields (IDs, titles, source counts). It effectively distinguishes from sibling tools like nlm_list_artifacts and nlm_list_sources, which list different resources.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines3/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description implies use when you need an overview of notebooks, but it does not provide explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as nlm_list_artifacts. No exclusions or when-not guidance is given.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
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