mute_chat

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full disclosure burden. It signals a mutation by saying 'mute or unmute', but it does not disclose permissions, reversibility beyond the implied toggle, response behavior, or side effects. This is a minimal behavior statement rather than a transparent account of the tool's effects.

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 one short, front-loaded sentence with no filler. It is efficient and easy to parse, though its brevity leaves other dimensions under-specified.

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 two-parameter boolean action with no annotations and no output schema, the description conveys the core operation and relies on the schema for the rest. It is minimally viable, but an agent still lacks guidance on exact mute-flag usage, return values, and preconditions.

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 schema has 0% description coverage, so the description must compensate for explaining chat_id and mute. It only says 'for a chat' and implies a toggle; it never explicitly states that mute=true silences notifications and mute=false restores them. The description adds only a thin layer over the raw 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 states a specific operation—mute or unmute notifications—and identifies the resource as a chat. It is immediately distinguishable from sibling chat-management tools like archive_chat, leave_chat, or set_chat_title, none of which deal with notification muting.

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 gives no guidance on when to prefer mute_chat over alternatives or what preconditions apply, such as whether the user must be a chat participant. The large sibling list contains many chat actions, but no criteria are provided for selecting this one.

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