interpret_leadership_change

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must fully disclose behavior. It mentions that the tool returns interpretation, outreach timing, and pitch angle, but does not explain side effects, authentication needs, rate limits, or prerequisites. The lack of output schema and minimal behavioral context makes this score appropriate.

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 (two sentences) with no fluff. It front-loads the action and return values, then lists types. However, listing the types that are already in the schema is somewhat redundant. Overall efficient but could be slightly more concise.

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 single-parameter tool without an output schema, the description covers the return fields (interpretation, outreach timing, pitch angle) but lacks details on output format, prerequisites, or when to use specific change types. It provides minimally acceptable completeness.

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?

The input schema has one parameter 'change_type' with an enum. The description lists the enum values again but does not add new meaning beyond the schema, such as explaining when each type is appropriate. With 0% schema description coverage, the description fails to compensate; it mostly repeats what the schema already provides.

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 tool interprets a leadership-change signal and returns interpretation, outreach timing, and pitch angle. It lists the five types of leadership changes, making the purpose specific and distinguishable from sibling tools that handle other signals like expansion or funding.

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 use when a leadership-change signal is detected, but does not explicitly state when not to use it or provide alternatives. The sibling tools are thematically similar, and no comparative guidance is given.

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