list_vault_open_loops

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must fully disclose behavior. It mentions 'dbt mart-backed' and 'from unchecked tasks,' implying a read operation, but does not specify authorization, rate limits, side effects, or the meaning of 'open loops.' This leaves significant gaps.

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 a single sentence, very concise. It avoids redundancy, but the brevity comes at the cost of clarity and completeness. It is well-structured for a quick read.

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 4 parameters and an output schema, the description is overly sparse. It does not explain what an 'open loop' is, what 'unchecked tasks' means, or how the dbt mart is used. The output schema may help, but the description itself is insufficient for understanding the tool's context.

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%, so the baseline is 3. The description does not add any extra meaning for the parameters beyond what the schema already provides. It does not explain how 'entity' filtering works or the role of 'duckdb_path'.

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 verb and resource ('List dbt mart-backed open loops from unchecked tasks'), which distinguishes it from siblings like 'list_vault_entity_open_loops' (entity-specific) and 'list_vault_tasks' (tasks, not loops). However, the term 'open loops' and the scope (global vs. entity) could be clearer.

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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives. For example, there is a sibling 'list_vault_entity_open_loops' that likely filters by entity, but the description does not mention this or provide context for choosing between them.

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