steampipe_android_release_preflight

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

No annotations provided. The description implies a read-only check via 'preflight', but does not explicitly state side-effects, permissions, or whether it modifies state. The behavioral transparency burden is on the description and is insufficient.

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, which is concise. However, it lacks critical details for usability, so the conciseness is not optimal. Front-loads the purpose but sacrifices completeness.

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?

Despite having an output schema, the description is too brief to provide sufficient context. It does not explain what the check entails, what requirements are verified, or how results are communicated. The tool has 6 parameters, and the description fails to cover usage context adequately.

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 0%, and the description adds no parameter-specific information. Six parameters exist, including required local_dir, but the description does not clarify their roles or constraints, leaving the agent with minimal guidance.

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 states the tool checks a local Android depot folder against Steam Frame SteamPipe release requirements, using a specific verb and resource. It clearly indicates a validation purpose, but does not differentiate from sibling tools like validate_android_split_package.

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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives. No prerequisites, context, or exclusions are mentioned. The description leaves the agent without criteria for tool selection.

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