agentforge

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It states the tool checks health/availability status, which implies a read operation, but doesn't disclose what 'health' entails (e.g., uptime, performance metrics), whether it requires authentication, rate limits, or what the response format looks like. This is a significant gap for a tool with zero annotation coverage.

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, efficient sentence that directly states the tool's purpose without unnecessary words. It's appropriately sized and front-loaded, with every part of the sentence contributing to understanding the tool's function.

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 moderate complexity (checking health status), no annotations, no output schema, and 1 parameter, the description is incomplete. It doesn't explain what 'health' means, what the return values indicate (e.g., status codes, metrics), or how to interpret results, leaving significant gaps for the agent to use the tool effectively.

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 100% description coverage, with the 'agent_id' parameter fully documented in the schema. The description doesn't add any parameter-specific information beyond what the schema provides, such as format examples or constraints. According to the rules, with high schema coverage (>80%), the baseline is 3 even with no param info in the description.

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's purpose as checking health/availability status of a specific AI agent, which includes a specific verb ('check') and resource ('AI agent'). However, it doesn't differentiate from sibling tools like 'get_agent' or 'list_agents' that might also provide agent information, so it doesn't reach the highest score.

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 tool versus alternatives like 'get_agent' or 'list_agents'. It doesn't mention prerequisites, exclusions, or specific contexts for usage, leaving the agent to infer when this health check is appropriate.

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