delimit_release_plan

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

With no annotations provided, the description must convey behavior. It only states it 'generates' a plan, implying a read or creation action, but does not disclose if it modifies any state, requires specific permissions, or has side effects. This is insufficient for an agent to understand the tool's impact.

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 a single sentence that conveys the core purpose efficiently. However, it sacrifices necessary details for brevity, leading to gaps in guidance and semantics.

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 tool's complexity (4 parameters, an output schema, and lack of annotations), the description is incomplete. It does not clarify parameter roles, output structure, or usage context, leaving the agent underinformed for correct invocation.

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 input schema has zero description coverage for its four parameters. The description fails to explain the meaning or expected values of 'environment', 'version', 'repository', or 'services'. It adds no semantic value beyond the parameter names, which is inadequate.

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 the action ('generate'), the resource ('release plan'), and the data source ('from git history'). It also notes the tool is for 'Pro' users, distinguishing it from related tools like deploy_plan or release_history. This is specific and unambiguous.

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 guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as deploy_plan or release_history. The description does not mention prerequisites, conditions for use, or when it should be avoided, leaving the agent without decision support.

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