rba_dashboard_start

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

No annotations are present, so the description must disclose behavioral details. It only says 'Start' and gives no information about blocking behavior, idempotence, side effects if already running, or network/authentication implications. This is a significant gap for a server-start operation.

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?

A single, front-loaded sentence with no filler. It communicates the core action clearly and quickly.

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?

For a simple start-server command, the description names the essential action, and the schema covers the two optional parameters. However, with no annotations and no output schema, the description omits behavioral context like return values, blocking behavior, or how to stop the server (e.g., rba_dashboard_stop).

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 provides host and port with defaults and bounds, but the description does not explain their role or format. With 0% schema description coverage and no parameter guidance in the description, an agent must infer the meaning from names.

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?

Clearly states a specific action ('Start') and resource ('local RBA dashboard HTTP server'). The verb distinguishes it from sibling tools like rba_dashboard_stop.

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 implies the tool is used when the dashboard server should be started, but it does not explicitly state when to use it, prerequisites, or alternatives. The sibling rba_dashboard_stop provides contrast only by naming, not by instructional guidance.

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