database_connect_environment

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

The description only says 'Connect' without revealing side effects (e.g., session creation, persistent state) or prerequisites beyond 'detected'. With no annotations, the description carries the full burden but provides minimal behavioral disclosure.

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 concise sentence with no wasted words. It is appropriately short for the tool's simplicity, though its brevity contributes to lack of context.

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 simple schema and lack of annotations, the description should provide more context about when to use this tool, what 'connect' implies (session, transaction, etc.), and any prior steps like environment detection. It is too minimal for safe 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?

Schema coverage is 100% with a clear param description. The description adds the qualifier 'detected,' which clarifies that the environment must be one that was previously discovered, thereby adding meaning beyond the 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 action ('Connect') and the resource ('specific detected database environment'), distinguishing it from the generic database_connect by requiring a previously detected environment. It is specific but not as precise as naming the exact purpose or differentiating from database_switch_environment.

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 explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like database_connect or database_switch_environment. The word 'detected' implies a prerequisite, but there is no clear statement of prerequisites or exclusions.

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