Help
Receive guidance on using Gemini CLI commands to analyze files and codebases.
Instructions
receive help information
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
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No arguments | |||
Receive guidance on using Gemini CLI commands to analyze files and codebases.
receive help information
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries full responsibility for behavioral disclosure. It only states 'receive help information', implying a non-destructive read operation, but fails to detail any side effects, authentication needs, or response behavior. This is insufficient for safe invocation.
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 short sentence, which is efficient, but lacks necessary detail. It is not overly verbose, but the conciseness comes at the cost of clarity and completeness.
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 output schema and the simplicity of the tool, the description is too minimal. It does not explain what kind of help is provided, how to receive it, or what the output looks like. A help tool typically expects some indication of topics or format.
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 tool has zero parameters, so the schema coverage is 100% by default. The description adds no parameter-level meaning, but the baseline for 0-parameter tools is 4, as no parameter documentation is needed. The description does not add value but also does not detract.
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 'receive help information' is a vague restatement of the tool name 'Help' without specifying scope or topics. It offers no additional context beyond the name, making it barely adequate for distinguishing from sibling tools like ask-gemini or fetch-chunk.
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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as ask-gemini or brainstorm. There is no mention of prerequisite conditions or preferred contexts, leaving the agent to infer usage from the name alone.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
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