county_services_guide

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

With no annotations, the description must fully disclose behavioral traits. Only 'DEMO' hints at limited reliability, but it does not clarify read/write behavior, required permissions, or side effects. The agent cannot infer operational safety.

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 extremely short, but lacks essential details. Conciseness is not valuable when it omits critical information; the sentence barely adds value beyond the name.

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 low complexity (1 optional parameter, output schema exists), the description fails to explain the tool's inputs, outputs, or behavior. The agent cannot reliably determine how to invoke or interpret results.

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 0%; the parameter 'service' has no description or constraints in the schema, and the tool description adds no explanation of its purpose or acceptable values. The agent has no guidance on how to use this parameter.

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 it covers services at Kenya county government level, giving a general idea of the tool's domain. However, it lacks a verb to indicate the action (e.g., list, get, search) and does not differentiate from siblings like county_information or ward_information.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus its siblings. The addition of 'DEMO' suggests it's experimental, but no explicit when-not-to-use or alternative suggestions are given.

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