protogen__health

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It indicates the tool returns health and workspace counts, implying a read operation, but does not explicitly state side effects, permissions, or behavior. Given its simplicity, this is adequate but not exceptional.

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?

Single sentence with no wasted words. Front-loaded with contextual prefix indicating service. Every element contributes to understanding tool purpose.

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?

For a simple health-check tool with no parameters and no output schema, the description provides sufficient context: it returns health and workspace counts. Could optionally clarify typical response structure, but current is adequate.

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?

Zero parameters with 100% schema description coverage. Baseline 4 for zero params; the description correctly adds no additional parameter info as none exist.

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 returns ProtoGen health and workspace counts, using a specific verb ('Return') and resource. The prefix '[protogen — MCP CAD services]' distinguishes it from sibling health tools like smartscale__health.

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 for checking ProtoGen service health, but provides no explicit guidance on when to use versus alternatives, nor any prerequisites or exclusions. Context signals show zero parameters, simplifying use.

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