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Summarize, analyze token budgets, or batch process context items using unified operations.

Instructions

[HINT: Context management. action=summarize|budget|batch. Unified context operations.]

Unified context management tool consolidating summarization, budgeting, and batch operations.

📊 Output: Context operation results (summary, budget analysis, or batch summaries) 🔧 Side Effects: None ⏱️ Typical Runtime: <10ms

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
actionNo"summarize" for single item, "budget" for token analysis, "batch" for multiple itemssummarize
dataNoJSON string to summarize (summarize action)
levelNoSummarization level - "brief", "detailed", "key_metrics", "actionable" (summarize/batch actions)brief
tool_typeNoTool type hint for smarter summarization (summarize action)
max_tokensNoMaximum tokens for output (summarize action)
include_rawNoInclude original data in response (summarize action)
itemsNoJSON array of items to analyze (budget/batch actions)
budget_tokensNoTarget token budget (budget action)
combineNoMerge summaries into combined view (batch action)

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes
Behavior4/5

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

The description explicitly states 'Side Effects: None' and 'Typical Runtime: <10ms', adding behavioral context beyond the absent annotations. It also describes the output format, though it could elaborate on action-specific behaviors.

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 extremely concise: a single sentence plus an emoji-laced summary. The hint line front-loads key info (actions). Every part earns its place with no waste.

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

Completeness3/5

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

Given the tool's complexity (3 actions, 9 parameters) and the presence of an output schema, the description gives a high-level overview but lacks details on action-specific behaviors or parameter relationships. It is minimally adequate.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema description coverage is 100%, so baseline is 3. The description does not add any parameter-level meaning beyond what the schema already provides (e.g., action, data, level).

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 it is a 'unified context management tool' for 'summarization, budgeting, and batch operations', with actions listed in the hint. This verb+resource combination distinguishes it from sibling tools like 'analyze_alignment' or 'automation'.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool over its siblings (e.g., 'analyze_alignment', 'automation'). It does not mention alternatives or contexts where this tool is inappropriate.

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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