_delimit_agent_impl

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

With no annotations, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. It only lists actions and does not mention any behavioral traits such as that it is likely an internal implementation (noted by underscore prefix), state changes, or side effects. Minimal transparency.

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 (two sentences) and straight to the point. It avoids fluff, but for a multi-action tool with 12 parameters, it may be too brief to be fully 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?

Given the complexity of 12 parameters and multiple actions, the description is incomplete. It lacks details on how parameters relate to each action, expected return values (though output schema exists), and usage patterns. The agent would need to infer too much from the schema alone.

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 100%, so the schema already documents all 12 parameters. The description adds no meaning beyond listing actions; it does not clarify parameter dependencies per action. Baseline score of 3 is appropriate.

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 that the tool manages agent tasks with actions dispatch, status, complete, handoff. However, it does not distinguish this combined tool from its siblings like delimit_agent_dispatch or delimit_agent_status, which have more specific names.

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 provides no guidance on when to use this combined tool versus the individual action tools (e.g., delimit_agent_dispatch). There are no when-to-use or when-not-to-use instructions, leaving the agent without direction on tool selection.

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