booboo_path

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

No annotations provided, so description must disclose behavioral traits. It mentions returning null for unreachable paths, which is a key behavior, but lacks details on computational cost, error handling, or how maxHops affects results. Minimal disclosure beyond the core behavior.

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 12 words, no waste. Efficiently communicates the core purpose. Every word earns its place.

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 complexity of path-finding in a graph, the description is too sparse. It does not specify the return format (e.g., list of node ids), how maxHops is applied, or what constitutes a path. No output schema, so more detail is needed. Sibling tools provide some context but not enough for complete understanding.

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 only 33%; only maxHops has a description. The tool description mentions 'between two node ids' but does not explicitly link to the required 'from' and 'to' parameters or clarify their format. Description adds little meaning beyond the schema's minimal information.

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 computes the shortest path between two node ids, specifying it returns null if unreachable. This is a specific verb+resource combination and distinguishes from sibling tools like booboo_neighbors and booboo_node.

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?

No explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. The description does not mention that booboo_neighbors is for direct neighbors or booboo_node for single node details. Usage context is implied by the name but not stated.

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