swahili_english_glossary

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

With no annotations, the description must disclose behavioral traits, but it only says 'glossary. DEMO.' It does not reveal whether it is read-only, what happens on misses, or any error behaviors.

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 very short (two words plus 'DEMO'), which is concise but at the cost of essential information. It front-loads the domain but lacks functional detail.

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 the tool has an output schema, the description fails to explain what the tool returns (e.g., definitions, translations). It does not cover expected behavior or limitations, making it incomplete for an AI agent.

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?

The only parameter 'term' has no description in the schema (0% coverage), and the description adds no extra meaning beyond 'glossary.' The usage of 'term' as query or exact match is implied but not clarified.

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's a 'Swahili-English civic and government glossary,' clearly indicating the domain and languages. However, it doesn't specify the exact action (e.g., lookup, list) provided by the tool. The DEMO label hints at limitations.

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 information on when to use this tool versus siblings like 'civic_terminology_swahili' or other language guides. There is no context about prerequisites or typical use cases.

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