delimit_activate

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

No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. Discloses side effects: applies license key, auto-configures permissions (writes settings.json). Notes skipped checks don't affect score. Could mention reversibility but still strong.

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?

Five sentences, well-organized with clear sections. Front-loaded with main purpose. No redundant information.

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?

Covers activation, readiness checklist, side effects, and sibling distinction. Output schema exists so return values are handled. Complete for an activation 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?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so parameters are already well-documented. Description adds context about free-tier readiness for license_key but doesn't provide new semantic meaning beyond schema.

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?

Describes the tool as 'Activate Delimit and run a readiness checklist.' Clearly distinguishes from siblings by contrasting with delimit_diagnose (diagnostic debugging) and delimit_quickstart (first-run discovery).

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?

Explicitly states when to use (post-install confirmation) and when not to use (diagnostic debugging, first-run discovery). Provides sibling contrast for alternative tools.

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