sbox_get_doc_page

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the burden. It discloses chunked reading behavior (start_index, max_length) and return format (Markdown), which is helpful. However, it doesn't disclose failure behaviors (404 pages, invalid URLs), rate limits, or what happens on missing pages. For a read-only fetch tool this is acceptable but not rich.

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, tightly written with zero waste. Front-loaded with the core action and output format, followed by the chunking capability note. Every word earns its place.

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 read-only fetch tool with 100% schema coverage and only 3 parameters, the description is complete. It explains the return format, the chunking mechanism, and the resource type. No output schema exists, but the Markdown return format is stated. Missing minor details like error handling, but adequate for the tool's complexity.

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 100%, with each parameter (url, max_length, start_index) documented with clear descriptions and defaults. The description adds context about chunked reading and Markdown output, but mostly relies on the well-documented schema. Baseline 3 is appropriate.

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 a specific action ('Fetch a specific s&box documentation page') with a clear resource (documentation page) and an explicit output format (return content as Markdown). It distinguishes itself from siblings like sbox_search_docs and sbox_search_api by being a fetch-by-URL tool, not a search tool.

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 clearly implies when to use it (fetch a specific page by URL) versus search tools. However, it doesn't explicitly state exclusions or name alternative sibling tools, though the context signals show it's clearly separated from search and listing tools.

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