Clear Zé cart items (gated)

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

Annotations already carry destructiveHint=true and readOnlyHint=false, so the safety profile is known. The description adds some behavioral context with 'Dual-gated' and 'Does not checkout', but it does not disclose what exactly is destroyed or whether the action is reversible. The bar is lower because annotations exist, so this is minimally adequate.

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 very short and wastes few words, but it consists of fragments rather than structured sentences. 'clearCartItems' is redundant with the tool name, and the remaining phrases are terse to the point of being cryptic.

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 destructive, gated write operation with no output schema, an agent still needs to know that this clears all cart items, what the second gate is, and what response format to expect. 'Dual-gated' is left unexplained, and the description omits these essentials.

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?

Schema description coverage is only 50%: explicit_user_intent is documented in the schema, but response_format is not. The description adds no meaning to either parameter; 'Dual-gated' only vaguely references the intent gate without explaining the confirmation requirement or the response_format options.

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 never states the operation in its own words; 'clearCartItems' merely repeats the tool name. 'Does not checkout' distinguishes it somewhat from checkout-related siblings, but the purpose is mostly inferred from the title and schema rather than explicitly defined.

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?

No when-to-use guidance is provided. There are no exclusions or alternatives mentioned beyond 'Does not checkout', and 'Dual-gated' hints at conditions without explaining when the tool should be invoked or how it relates to ze_get_cart, ze_bulk_add_to_cart, or ze_complete_checkout.

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