delimit_release_status

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

No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. It discloses side effects: read-only, gated by require_premium, licensed call invokes reading release manifest, no write/probe/notification. Also explains response routing through _with_next_steps.

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?

Description is well-structured with sections (When to use, When NOT to use, Sibling contrast, Side effects). Every sentence earns its place; no fluff. Front-loaded with purpose.

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 has one parameter, clear schema, and an output schema, the description covers all essential aspects: purpose, usage guidance, side effects, licensing, and internal behavior. No gaps remain.

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% for the single parameter 'environment', which already has a default and description. The tool description does not add significant meaning beyond the schema, so baseline 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 the tool reports the active release version for an environment (Pro). It uses specific verb+resource ('report', 'release version') and distinguishes itself from siblings by explaining it's a point-in-time snapshot at the release-tier, not per-app deploy-tier.

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 (incident pages, pre-deploy snapshots) and when not to use (per-app rollout state, past releases, planning). Also contrasts with siblings delimit_deploy_status and delimit_release_history, providing clear guidance on alternatives.

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