reload_config

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

No annotations; description states 'hot-reload' and 'without restarting' which suggests non-destructive behavior. However, lacks details on prerequisites or side effects, which for a zero-param config reload is adequate but minimal.

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?

Single sentence with no wasted words. Key information is front-loaded: action (hot-reload), source (environment variables and config.json), and benefit (without restarting).

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?

For a tool with zero parameters and no output schema, the description covers the essential behavior. Could mention that it targets scipdf config specifically, but completeness is high given simplicity.

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?

No parameters; baseline score of 4 applies as description adds no confusion and schema coverage is 100%.

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?

Description clearly states 'Hot-reload scipdf config from environment variables and config.json without restarting the process.' It specifies a specific verb (reload) and resource (config), and distinguishes from siblings which deal with papers and mirrors.

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?

Implies usage context: use when config changes should be applied without a restart. No explicit when-not or alternatives, but given zero parameters and sibling unrelated, guidance is sufficient.

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