Continue Grok Session

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must fully disclose behavior. It only mentions command-line flags without explaining side effects, return values, permissions, or whether the operation is destructive. This is insufficient for a tool with 14 parameters.

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 is concise but lacks structure. Given the tool's complexity (14 parameters), it could include more organized information such as usage patterns or prerequisites without becoming verbose.

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 has 14 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations. The description does not cover return behavior, error conditions, or whether the session runs synchronously. This incompleteness leaves the agent with insufficient context 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?

Schema coverage is high (79%), so the baseline is 3. The description adds modest value by clarifying that '--continue' should be used only when explicitly requested, likely referring to the 'continueLatest' parameter. However, many parameters remain unaddressed, and the description does not compensate for the coverage gap.

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 identifies the tool's purpose: continuing a Grok session, using '--resume <sessionId>' or '--continue'. It distinguishes from likely sibling 'grok_run' (which starts a new session) through the verb 'continue', though it does not explicitly name the alternative.

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 specifies using '--resume <sessionId>' or '--continue' only when explicitly requested, giving some usage guidance. However, it lacks explicit when-not-to-use advice or references to alternative tools like 'grok_run' for new sessions.

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