enable_motor_fault_notify

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden but only states the toggle action. It does not disclose side effects, persistence, or whether disabling also clears existing notifications. This is minimal for a mutation tool.

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?

A single concise sentence that directly conveys the tool's purpose without unnecessary words or repetition. 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?

For a simple toggle with an output schema, the description is minimal but fails to differentiate from the similar sibling tool or provide usage context. The lack of guidance on when to enable vs disable or how this relates to stall notifications leaves 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?

The schema has one optional boolean with 0% description coverage, but the description's 'Enable or disable' effectively explains the parameter's meaning. However, it does not mention the default behavior when the parameter is omitted, which the schema defines as true.

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 toggles motor fault detection notifications, using specific verb 'Enable or disable'. It distinguishes from unrelated tools but not from the similar sibling 'enable_motor_stall_notify', which limits full differentiation.

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 guidance is provided for when to use this tool vs alternatives like motor stall notifications. There is no mention of context, prerequisites, or why one would enable/disable fault notifications.

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