SOMA

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

No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. Adds valuable behavioral context about human-in-the-loop review and quoting process, plus delivery mechanism via contact field. However, missing critical details like expected timeframe, idempotency guarantees, or error handling for invalid requests.

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?

Front-loaded with clear purpose statement. Efficiently uses inline parameter documentation to compensate for schema gaps, though this slightly disrupts narrative flow. No redundant or filler content; every sentence earns its place.

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?

Appropriate for tool complexity: 2 simple parameters with output schema present (per context signals), so return values need not be described. Covers submission flow, human review process, and parameter semantics sufficiently for an agent to invoke 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 has 0% description coverage (properties lack descriptions). Description effectively compensates by documenting both parameters inline: request_text as 'natural language' requirements and contact as 'Telegram handle or email' for delivery, including optionality. Could improve with format examples or constraints.

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?

Clear specific verb ('Submit') with resource ('service request') and scope ('to Soma — the agent marketplace'). Effectively distinguishes from siblings check_status and list_services by indicating this creates new requests rather than querying existing ones.

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?

Provides workflow context ('A human concierge will review and quote') implying asynchronous usage, but lacks explicit when-to-use guidance or named alternatives. Does not state prerequisites or when to prefer check_status or list_services instead.

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