dmm_set_auto_range

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the disclosure burden. It does state the core behavior as a binary toggle, but it does not mention side effects, persistence, or how auto-range interacts with other DMM settings such as manual range or measurement.

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 compact, front-loaded with the action, and contains no filler. The parameter explanation is minimal and directly useful.

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?

The tool is simple and an output schema exists, so explaining return values is unnecessary. However, with no annotations, the lack of any note about side effects or interaction with related DMM range tools leaves the context slightly incomplete.

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 only describes 'enable' as a boolean and provides no property descriptions. The description compensates by explicitly mapping True to enable and False to disable, giving the agent the exact semantic needed 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?

States a specific action ('enable or disable') on a specific resource ('auto-range on the multimeter'), which clearly identifies the tool's function. It does not explicitly contrast with the sibling dmm_set_range, so it does not fully differentiate among the range-related DMM tools.

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 intended use is implied by the action phrase: use this tool when auto-ranging should be turned on or off. However, there is no explicit guidance about when not to use it or when to prefer dmm_set_range for manual range control.

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