dossier_certify

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

The description adds significant context beyond annotations: it discloses async state transitions (DRAFT → CERTIFYING → CERTIFIED) and the locking of evidence. Annotations only indicate non-read-only and non-destructive, so the description enriches the behavioral profile.

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?

Three sentences, each with clear purpose: action/outcome, prerequisites, async behavior. Front-loaded and no wasted words.

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?

The description covers prerequisites, async behavior, and outcome, but does not specify what the tool returns immediately (e.g., a job ID). Given the complexity, more detail about the return value would improve completeness.

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?

While the input schema has no parameter descriptions (0% coverage), the description clarifies that dossierId and caseFileId come from prior steps (dossier_create and case_file_create). This adds meaning beyond the schema fields.

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 clearly states the tool certifies a dossier, generating a tamper-evident PDF and locking linked evidence. This specific verb+resource+outcome distinguishes it from sibling tools like dossier_create or dossier_group_certify.

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 lists required prior steps (dossier_create, dossier_evidence_link, case_file_create) and explains async behavior with polling instructions. This provides excellent when-to-use and post-invocation guidance.

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