enable_motor_stall_notify

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It states the action (toggling notifications) but does not disclose any side effects, persistence, connection requirements, or reversibility. The description adds little beyond what the tool name implies, lacking transparent context about the operation's impact.

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 a single concise sentence that delivers the core purpose without any fluff. It is well-structured and front-loaded, capturing the essential action efficiently.

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 tool is simple with one boolean parameter and an output schema. The description adequately states the basic purpose, but it lacks usage context, parameter details, and behavioral caveats. Given the lack of annotations and usage guidelines, the description is minimal but not entirely inadequate for a simple toggle operation.

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 boolean parameter 'enabled' with a default of true, and schema coverage is 0%. The description's phrase 'enable or disable' implies a boolean toggle, but it does not explicitly name the parameter, explain the default behavior, or describe how the input maps to the action. The description fails to compensate for the low schema coverage.

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's function: enabling or disabling motor stall detection notifications. It uses a specific verb ('enable or disable') and resource ('motor stall detection notifications'), which distinguishes it from the similar sibling 'enable_motor_fault_notify' by focusing on 'stall' rather than 'fault'.

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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It does not mention any context, prerequisites, or mention the sibling tool 'enable_motor_fault_notify' as a related but distinct option. There is no when-to-use or when-not-to-use information.

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