set_note_color

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

No annotations provided. Description only states action and valid values, omitting side effects, permissions, or error handling for invalid colors.

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?

Two sentences: first states purpose, second lists values. Extremely concise and front-loaded.

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?

Lacks usage context and behavioral details. Output schema exists but not leveraged. Adequate for simple mutation but not 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?

Adds meaning for color param via valid values (schema only has type string), but does not clarify note_id format or origin. Schema coverage 0%.

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 'Set a note color' with specific verb and resource, and lists valid color values, distinguishing it from siblings like update_note.

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?

Provides valid color values but no explicit when-to-use or alternatives among siblings. Agent may infer usage but lacks exclusion guidance.

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