get_workspace_health

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full responsibility for disclosing behavior. It fails to mention any side effects, required permissions, rate limits, or whether the operation is read-only. The single sentence does not add any behavioral context beyond the basic purpose.

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, which is concise but lacks detail. It could include additional guidance without becoming too verbose, especially given the tool's nested parameters and multiple sibling tools.

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 three parameters (one nested) and no output schema, yet the description does not explain what the returned metrics look like, how thresholds are used, or typical use cases. An agent would need more context to use the tool effectively.

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 100% description coverage, so each parameter already has a clear meaning from the schema. The description does not add additional context or examples beyond what the schema provides, resulting in a baseline score.

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 retrieves workspace health metrics and indicators, distinguishing it from sibling tools like get_workspace_context or get_workspace_overview. However, it lacks specificity about what 'health' encompasses beyond the parameter enum.

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 use for assessing workspace health but provides no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like get_workspace_overview or get_project_analytics. No exclusions or preferred contexts are mentioned.

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