check_deepxiv_status

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

The description discloses what the tool checks (importability and token configuration) but does not mention that it is a read-only operation or any safety implications. With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden, and a 3 reflects the lack of explicit behavioral disclaimers.

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, front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. It concisely conveys the tool's 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 zero parameters and an output schema assumed to exist, the description adequately covers the tool's function. However, it could be more complete by noting that this is a prerequisite check before using deepxiv tools.

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?

There are no parameters, so the description does not need to explain them. It adds meaning by specifying what is checked, which goes beyond the empty 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?

The description clearly states the specific action: checking whether deepxiv-sdk is importable and whether a token is configured. It distinguishes the tool from sibling tools like check_cnki_status or check_wos_status, which target different sources.

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 name and description imply when to use this tool (before using deepxiv-related tools), but it does not explicitly state when to use it versus alternatives or provide exclusion criteria.

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