trigger_export

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must disclose behavioral traits itself. 'Trigger a data export' hints at an action but does not say whether it is asynchronous, what side effects occur, or what the response means. The behavioral profile is essentially opaque.

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 text is compact, but it is under-specified rather than appropriately concise. A single sentence with no structure is not enough for a tool with required parameters and no annotations. It earns points for brevity only.

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?

With no annotations, no output schema, and 0% schema description coverage, the description carries the full burden of explaining the tool. It does not explain the meaning of start and end, the export format, or what happens after the call. The definition is inadequate for an agent to invoke the tool correctly with confidence.

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 mentions none of the three parameters. Start and end are bare strings with no explanation that they likely denote a date range, and the type enum is not explained either. The description adds no 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 names a specific verb (trigger) and resource (data export from Firefly III), so an agent can tell it initiates an export operation. No sibling tool provides export functionality, so no special differentiation is required. It is clear, though it does not specify what data is included.

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?

There is no guidance on when to call this tool versus any alternative or what prior steps are needed. The description is a bare one-liner and provides no context about prerequisites such as an export configuration. An agent gets no help deciding whether this is the right tool.

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