select_story

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must carry the full burden of behavioral disclosure. The description only states the action and return value but does not elaborate on side effects, failure modes, or required permissions (e.g., whether binding is permanent, what happens if the story is already bound, or if the player exists).

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 that earns its place by stating the core purpose and return value. However, it leans toward under-specification, lacking necessary details for a tool with no annotations or output schema. It is concise but not sufficiently informative.

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 lack of annotations, output schema, and parameter descriptions, the description is incomplete. It does not cover parameter semantics, usage context, or behavioral details, 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?

The input schema has 0% description coverage for its two parameters, and the description adds no additional meaning beyond the parameter names 'player_id' and 'story_id'. While the names are self-explanatory, the description fails to explain expected formats, constraints, or relationships between parameters.

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 action 'Bind a story to the player' and the return 'its opening scene', using specific verbs and resources. It distinguishes itself from siblings 'choose' (likely for making choices) and 'load_scene_image' (loading an image) by focusing on binding a story and returning the opening scene.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus the siblings 'choose' or 'load_scene_image'. There is no context about prerequisites, typical use cases, or scenarios where alternative tools should be used instead.

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