execute_template

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden and explicitly discloses both the return value ('Returns query result') and the side effect ('increments use_count'). It does not mention prerequisites or error conditions, but it goes beyond a bare mutation statement.

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 two short sentences with no filler. It front-loads the core action and immediately follows with the key return and side-effect behavior.

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 description gives the essential execution behavior and return/side-effect information, which is serviceable. It is incomplete in guiding how params should be structured and when this tool should be preferred over execute_query, especially given there is no output schema or annotations to fill those gaps.

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 description coverage is 0%, and the description only says 'with params' without explaining the shape, meaning, or requiredness of the params object. It slightly clarifies that id identifies the saved template, but it does not compensate for the complete lack of schema descriptions.

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 verb and resource: execute a saved template. It clearly differentiates from siblings like execute_query, save_template, get_template, and list_templates by emphasizing the saved template resource and the execution action.

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 this tool should be used when a saved template needs to be executed with parameters, which is enough for basic routing. However, it does not explicitly contrast with execute_query or provide when-not-to-use guidance.

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