Server Quality Checklist

Tool Scores

• create_bash_scriptC
  2.9/5.0
  Behavior2/5

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

  With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. It states the tool creates a file but doesn't mention critical behaviors: whether it overwrites existing files, requires specific permissions, handles errors (e.g., invalid paths), or what happens on success/failure. For a file creation tool with zero annotation coverage, this is a significant gap in transparency.

  Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

  Conciseness5/5

  Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

  The description is a single, efficient sentence that directly states the tool's purpose without unnecessary words. It's front-loaded with the core action and resource, making it easy to parse. Every word earns its place, achieving optimal conciseness for this level of detail.

  Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

  Completeness2/5

  Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

  Given the tool's complexity (file creation with potential side effects), lack of annotations, and no output schema, the description is incomplete. It doesn't address key contextual aspects: what the tool returns (e.g., success confirmation, file path), error handling, or security implications (e.g., script injection risks). For a mutation tool with no structured safety hints, more detail is needed.

  Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

  Parameters3/5

  Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

  Schema description coverage is 100%, with clear documentation for all three parameters (scriptPath, content, executable). The description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema, such as format examples or constraints (e.g., path must be absolute). Baseline 3 is appropriate since the schema adequately defines parameters, but the description doesn't enhance understanding.

  Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

  Purpose4/5

  Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

  The description clearly states the action ('Create') and resource ('bash script file') with the specific purpose of adding content. It distinguishes from siblings like execute_bash_command or execute_bash_script by focusing on file creation rather than execution. However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate from other potential file creation tools, keeping it at 4 instead of 5.

  Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

  Usage Guidelines2/5

  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. It doesn't mention prerequisites (e.g., file system permissions), when not to use it (e.g., for non-bash scripts), or refer to sibling tools like execute_bash_script for running scripts after creation. This lack of contextual direction leaves the agent with minimal usage cues.

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

• execute_bash_commandC
  2.9/5.0
  Behavior2/5

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

  With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It states the action 'execute' but doesn't disclose critical traits: it doesn't mention that this executes arbitrary commands (potentially destructive), doesn't specify permission requirements (e.g., user privileges), doesn't describe output format (e.g., stdout/stderr capture), and doesn't note error handling. For a tool that can run any bash command, this lack of safety and behavioral context is a significant gap.

  Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

  Conciseness5/5

  Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

  The description is a single, efficient sentence that directly states the tool's purpose without any fluff. It's front-loaded with the core action and context, making it easy to parse. Every word earns its place, with no redundant or vague phrasing.

  Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

  Completeness2/5

  Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

  Given the complexity of executing arbitrary bash commands (high-risk operation), no annotations, and no output schema, the description is incomplete. It lacks critical context: no mention of security implications (e.g., command injection risks), no details on what happens on success/failure (e.g., return codes, output capture), and no guidance on error handling. For a tool with such broad and potentially dangerous capabilities, this is inadequate.

  Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

  Parameters3/5

  Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

  Schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema fully documents all three parameters (command, workingDirectory, timeout). The description adds no parameter-specific semantics beyond what's in the schema—it doesn't explain command syntax, working directory defaults, or timeout implications. Baseline 3 is appropriate since the schema does the heavy lifting, but the description doesn't compensate with additional insights.

  Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

  Purpose4/5

  Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

  The description clearly states the verb 'execute' and the resource 'bash command' with the context 'in WSL2 Linux environment'. It distinguishes from siblings like 'execute_bash_script' by specifying raw command execution rather than script file execution. However, it doesn't explicitly contrast with 'check_wsl_status' or 'get_system_info', keeping it from a perfect score.

  Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

  Usage Guidelines2/5

  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. It doesn't mention when to prefer 'execute_bash_command' over 'execute_bash_script' (e.g., for simple one-liners vs. complex scripts) or 'create_bash_script' (e.g., for reusable commands). There's also no mention of prerequisites like WSL2 being installed or running, which is implied but not stated.

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

• execute_bash_scriptC
  2.9/5.0
  Behavior2/5

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

  With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. It states what the tool does but doesn't describe execution behavior: whether it runs synchronously/asynchronously, how errors are handled, what permissions are required, whether scripts can be destructive, or what output format to expect. For a potentially powerful execution tool, this leaves significant behavioral questions unanswered.

  Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

  Conciseness5/5

  Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

  The description is a single, efficient sentence that states the core functionality without unnecessary words. It's appropriately sized for a straightforward execution tool and front-loads the essential information. Every word earns its place.

  Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

  Completeness2/5

  Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

  For a script execution tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is insufficient. It doesn't address critical context like execution safety, error handling, output format, or integration with the WSL2 environment. The description should provide more behavioral context given the tool's potential complexity and lack of structured metadata.

  Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

  Parameters3/5

  Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

  Schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents all four parameters thoroughly. The description adds no parameter-specific information beyond what's in the schema. The baseline score of 3 reflects adequate parameter documentation through the schema alone, with no additional value from the description.

  Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

  Purpose4/5

  Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

  The description clearly states the verb ('Execute') and resource ('bash script file') with the specific environment context ('in WSL2 Linux environment'). It distinguishes from sibling 'execute_bash_command' by specifying script execution rather than command execution. However, it doesn't explicitly contrast with 'create_bash_script' which creates scripts rather than executing them.

  Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

  Usage Guidelines2/5

  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 like 'execute_bash_command' or 'create_bash_script'. It mentions the WSL2 environment but doesn't specify prerequisites, error conditions, or typical use cases. There's no explicit 'when to use' or 'when not to use' information.

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

• list_directoryB
  3.1/5.0
  Behavior2/5

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

  With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. While 'List contents' implies a read-only operation, it doesn't explicitly state this or mention other important behaviors like error handling, permission requirements, output format, or whether it works with symbolic links. The WSL2 environment context is useful but insufficient for a mutation-sensitive agent.

  Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

  Conciseness5/5

  Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

  The description is a single, efficient sentence that communicates the core purpose without unnecessary words. It's appropriately sized for a simple directory listing tool and front-loads the essential information.

  Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

  Completeness3/5

  Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

  For a simple read operation with 2 parameters and 100% schema coverage, the description is minimally adequate. However, with no annotations and no output schema, the agent lacks information about return format, error conditions, and behavioral constraints. The description doesn't compensate for these gaps, leaving the tool underspecified for reliable use.

  Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

  Parameters3/5

  Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

  The schema has 100% description coverage, so parameters are fully documented in the structured fields. The description adds no additional parameter information beyond what's already in the schema descriptions. This meets the baseline expectation when schema coverage is complete.

  Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

  Purpose4/5

  Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

  The description clearly states the action ('List contents') and resource ('directory in WSL2 Linux environment'), making the purpose immediately understandable. However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate this tool from sibling tools like 'execute_bash_command' or 'get_system_info', which could also potentially list directory contents through different mechanisms.

  Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

  Usage Guidelines2/5

  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. It doesn't mention sibling tools like 'execute_bash_command' (which could run 'ls' commands) or explain why this specialized tool exists. There's no context about prerequisites, limitations, or typical use cases.

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

• check_wsl_statusB
  3.2/5.0
  Behavior2/5

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

  With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. It states what the tool does but doesn't describe what information is returned, format of output, whether it requires WSL2 installation, error conditions, or performance characteristics. 'Check' implies a read operation, but this isn't explicitly stated.

  Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

  Conciseness5/5

  Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

  The description is a single, efficient sentence that communicates the core purpose without any wasted words. It's appropriately sized for a zero-parameter status-checking tool and front-loads the essential information.

  Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

  Completeness3/5

  Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

  For a zero-parameter tool with no output schema, the description adequately states what the tool does but lacks details about return format, error handling, or system requirements. Given the simplicity of the tool (no parameters, no complex schema), the description is minimally complete but could benefit from more behavioral context.

  Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

  Parameters4/5

  Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

  The tool has zero parameters with 100% schema description coverage, so the baseline is 4. The description appropriately doesn't discuss parameters since none exist, which is correct for this schema.

  Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

  Purpose4/5

  Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

  The description clearly states the tool's purpose with a specific verb ('check') and resource ('WSL2 status and distribution information'). It distinguishes itself from siblings like 'get_system_info' by focusing specifically on WSL2, but doesn't explicitly contrast with them in the description text.

  Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

  Usage Guidelines2/5

  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 like 'get_system_info' (which might include WSL info) or when WSL2 status checking is appropriate. There's no mention of prerequisites, timing, or context for usage.

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

• get_system_infoB
  3.2/5.0
  Behavior2/5

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

  With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. While 'Get' implies a read-only operation, it doesn't specify what kind of system information is returned (hardware, software, configuration), whether there are permission requirements, rate limits, or error conditions. The description is too vague about the actual behavior.

  Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

  Conciseness5/5

  Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

  The description is a single, focused sentence that states exactly what the tool does with no unnecessary words. It's perfectly front-loaded and wastes no space on redundant information.

  Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

  Completeness3/5

  Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

  For a zero-parameter read tool with no output schema, the description provides the basic purpose but lacks important context about what information is returned, format, or any behavioral constraints. Given the absence of annotations and output schema, more detail about the return value would be helpful for an agent to understand what to expect.

  Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

  Parameters4/5

  Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

  The tool has zero parameters with 100% schema description coverage, so the schema already fully documents the parameter situation. The description appropriately doesn't mention parameters since none exist, which is correct. Baseline for zero parameters is 4.

  Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

  Purpose4/5

  Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

  The description clearly states the verb 'Get' and the resource 'system information about the WSL2 Linux environment', making the purpose immediately understandable. It doesn't explicitly distinguish from sibling tools like 'check_wsl_status' or 'execute_bash_command', but the specific focus on system information provides reasonable differentiation.

  Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

  Usage Guidelines2/5

  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 like 'check_wsl_status' (which might provide status rather than detailed information) or other sibling tools. There's no mention of prerequisites, typical use cases, or limitations that would help an agent choose appropriately.

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