notebook_resolve

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden and does disclose a key behavioral trait: cache misses trigger a live refresh, and the cache is never authoritative. However, it omits other behaviors such as error handling and return format, so it is not fully transparent.

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?

Two concise sentences front-load the purpose and add a valuable behavioral note. Every word earns its place, with no redundancy or fluff.

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 description covers the main purpose and cache behavior, but misses a clear differentiation from the sibling tool 'notebook_refresh'. It also does not describe the return value or error semantics, leaving the context slightly incomplete for an agent.

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 description coverage is 0%, so the description compensates by explaining the 'notebook' parameter can be a title, alias, ID, or URL. It also hints at the 'freshness' parameter through the cache behavior discussion, adding meaning beyond the schema.

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 tool's purpose: to resolve a notebook by title, alias, ID, or URL. This is a specific verb+resource combination that distinguishes it from siblings like 'notebook_refresh' and 'compare_notebooks'.

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 implies usage (when you need to resolve a notebook identifier) but provides no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'notebook_refresh'. The caching note gives some context but does not clarify the distinction further.

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