Kenya County Budget Summary

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

Annotations already indicate read-only, non-destructive, and idempotent behavior. The description adds critical context: the data is from FY 2022/23, sourced from the Kenya Controller of Budget, and is DEMO data (not real). This goes beyond annotations and is valuable for an agent.

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 description is three short, front-loaded sentences. The first states the purpose, the second gives the source, and the third notes it is demo data. Every sentence adds value with no redundancy.

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?

Given a simple query tool with an output schema, the description explains what data is retrieved and its demo nature. Minor gap: could mention that the language parameter affects output, but the schema description covers it. Overall adequate.

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 coverage is 100% and the description does not add meaning beyond the schema. The description mentions 'county budget allocation' which ties to the county parameter, but does not elaborate on formats or allowed values. 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 uses a specific verb 'Get' and clearly identifies the resource: county budget allocation, development vs recurrent split, and absorption rate. It distinguishes this tool from siblings like kenya_counties_list (county names) and kenya_county_drought, as it focuses on budget data.

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 implies when to use (to get budget data) but provides no explicit guidance on when not to use it or alternatives. It does not mention siblings or suggest using kenya_counties_list for county names or kenya_county_drought for drought information.

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