add_ints

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral transparency. It only says 'add' without disclosing return format, error handling, type enforcement, or side effects. Additionally, it describes inputs as 'integers' while the schema types them as strings, creating a confusing behavioral implication.

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 brief and front-loaded, but it contains a grammatical error ('to integers' instead of 'two integers') and lacks any structural organization. It is not a well-formed sentence, and the brevity works against clarity.

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?

The tool is simple and an output schema exists, but the description fails to explain return values, edge cases, or how this tool fits into a larger workflow. The integer/string contradiction also makes it incomplete and potentially misleading for a seemingly trivial operation.

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 schema already provides 100% parameter description coverage ('First number to add', 'Second number to add'), so the baseline would be 3. However, the description adds conflicting information by calling the inputs 'integers' when the schema declares them as strings, which could mislead the agent into passing the wrong type or expecting integer-specific behavior.

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's action: adding integers together. However, the phrasing 'Add to integers together' is grammatically awkward, and it does not explicitly distinguish from sibling tools, though the siblings are clearly unrelated (reading/editing documents). Overall, the purpose is understandable.

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 no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, no prerequisites, and no exclusions. There is no mention of context where this tool is appropriate or inappropriate, leaving the agent without any usage heuristics.

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