contextium_status

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

No annotations exist, so the description must carry the full burden. It implies a read-only operation by saying 'Show a health dashboard', but it doesn't disclose potential side effects, permission requirements, error behavior (e.g., invalid workspaceId), or return format. This is adequate but lacks depth.

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 sentence followed by relevant usage examples. It is front-loaded with the core purpose and avoids unnecessary words or repetition, making it efficient and 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 (1 optional parameter, no output schema), the description covers the main output categories (workspaces, libraries, agents, skills, workflows). However, it does not specify the response format or structure, which would be helpful for an agent to process results. Still, it is mostly complete for a dashboard tool.

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 100% coverage with a description for the only parameter ('Workspace ID (uses default if omitted)'). The tool description does not add any additional meaning or examples beyond what the schema provides, so it meets the baseline but doesn't enhance understanding.

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 shows a 'Contextium workspace health dashboard' and lists specific resources (workspaces, libraries, agents, skills, workflows). It provides concrete trigger phrases like 'check Contextium status' and 'what libraries do I have', making the purpose unambiguous and distinct from siblings.

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 explicitly tells when to call the tool by listing user queries ('check Contextium status', 'what workspace am I in', etc.). This provides clear usage context and helps the agent select the right tool among many siblings.

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