chimera_trace

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

No annotations exist, so description must disclose behavioral traits. It indicates read-only inspection but does not mention idempotency, side effects, auth requirements, or rate limits. Missing crucial context for safe invocation.

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?

Single sentence with inline list is efficient and front-loaded. No redundancy, matches tool scope.

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 few parameters and no output schema, description omits param interactions (e.g., envelope_id ignored unless action=get), return format, and meaning of 'material pack and security metadata'. Incomplete for confident use.

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 covers 50% of parameters with descriptions; description adds no extra param details beyond mentioning actions. Missing compensation for undocumented parameters (action command values, namespace role).

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?

Description specifies verb 'inspect' and resource 'persisted result envelopes', and lists actions. It clearly distinguishes from sibling tools that do not mention envelopes.

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. Does not state prerequisites or exclusions. The list of actions provides implied usage but no explicit when/why.

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