manage_workspace

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

With no annotations, the description carries full burden. It explains that workspaces isolate mock configurations and that switching routes subsequent operations. However, it lacks details on side effects, permissions, or what the 'list' action returns. Basic transparency but 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 concise with two sentences plus a third listing uses. It front-loads the main purpose. While it could be more structured (e.g., separate sections for actions), it is not verbose and efficient.

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 having 3 parameters and no output schema, the description does not explain what the 'list' action returns, lacks an example, and omits the 'create' action. Error cases and output format are not mentioned, leaving significant gaps for an agent to use the tool correctly.

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%, so baseline is 3. The description adds context about workspaces isolating configurations and the actions' purposes, but does not add meaning beyond the schema's parameter descriptions, which already specify requirements for each action.

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 lists or switches workspaces and explains that workspaces isolate mock configurations. It covers the 'list' and 'switch' actions explicitly, but omits the 'create' action that is present in the schema, making the purpose slightly incomplete.

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 provides specific guidance for using 'list' and 'switch' actions, but does not address when to use this tool versus sibling tools, nor does it mention the 'create' action or when not to use this tool. The guidance is adequate but not comprehensive.

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