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Explain the prompting rubric

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Learn about the 5-category rubric and CRG-RIS study findings that inform Promptest's guidance. Understand score meanings before grading prompts.

Instructions

Explains Promptest's 5-category rubric and the CRG-RIS study findings behind this MCP's guidance, without grading anything. Useful for understanding what the scores mean before you start.

Input Schema

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Behavior3/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must convey behavioral traits. It correctly describes the tool as non-grading and explanatory, but lacks additional details like idempotency or rate limits.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single, clear sentence with no unnecessary words, delivering essential information efficiently.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a simple explanatory tool with no parameters and no output schema, the description covers the purpose and usage context adequately, though it could hint at the output format.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

There are no parameters, so the description need not explain parameter details. It adequately covers the tool's purpose, meeting the baseline for zero-parameter tools.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the tool explains the rubric and study findings, and explicitly notes it does not grade anything, distinguishing it from the sibling 'grade_prompt' tool.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

It provides context for when to use ('before you start') but does not explicitly mention when not to use or offer alternatives beyond the implicit sibling distinction.

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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