_delimit_deploy_impl

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

No annotations are present, so the description bears full responsibility for behavioral disclosure. It only lists actions without any details about side effects, idempotency, required permissions, or results. For a tool that can perform multiple operations (including rollback and publish), this is insufficient.

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. It front-loads the purpose and lists actions efficiently. It could be slightly more informative without being verbose, but it is not overly long.

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 high number of parameters (10) and the fact that many parameters are action-specific, the description lacks guidance on how to combine actions with parameters correctly. While an output schema exists, the description does not help the agent understand the overall workflow or action constraints. The context is incomplete for a multi-action 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 schema covers 100% of parameters with descriptions, so the description does not need to add much detail. However, the description merely lists action names without explaining that certain parameters (like to_sha, bump) apply only to specific actions. It adds no meaning beyond what the schema provides.

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 it manages deployments and lists the available actions (plan, build, npm, etc.). However, it does not explicitly distinguish itself from the separate sibling tools (e.g., delimit_deploy_build) that perform the same individual actions, leaving ambiguity about when to use this unified tool versus the specialized ones.

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 usage guidelines are provided. The description does not indicate when to use this tool instead of the individual deploy actions (like delimit_deploy_build) or any prerequisites. There is no mention of when not to use it or alternative tools.

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