arb_disable_sweep

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full responsibility for behavioral disclosure. It states only the core action and channel, with no mention of side effects, whether the channel output remains enabled, what state is left behind, or whether an error occurs if sweep was never enabled.

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 one clear sentence followed by a minimal, useful Args section. No filler or redundant restatement of the tool name, and the key action is front-loaded.

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 one-parameter tool, the purpose and parameter are adequately covered. However, with no annotations and no mention of usage context or behavioral side effects, the description is only minimally complete. An agent would know what the tool does but not when or how it fits into a sweep setup workflow.

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 schema provides only the parameter name 'channel' with no description, and schema_description_coverage is 0%. The description compensates by explicitly stating 'Channel number (1 or 2),' adding the valid range that the schema does not convey. This is sufficient for the single parameter.

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 and resource: 'Disable frequency sweep on a waveform generator channel.' It clearly differentiates from siblings like arb_set_sweep, arb_disable_modulation, and arb_disable_burst by naming the exact feature being disabled.

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?

There is no guidance about when to use this tool versus alternatives. It is implied that you call it when you want to disable sweep, but there is no mention of prerequisites, interaction with arb_set_sweep, or whether it should be used before disabling modulation or burst.

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