retry_failed_mail_cloud_jobs

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

With no annotations, the description carries full burden. It clearly discloses the state change (reset to pending with attemptCount=0) and the immediate triggering of a worker-tick. However, it does not mention potential side effects like re-processing implications or idempotency.

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 sentence that is efficient, front-loaded with the action, and contains no extraneous information. 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 no parameters, no output schema, and clear description, the tool is fully explained. It covers what it does, to which jobs, and what follows (worker tick). No 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?

There are zero parameters, so baseline is 4. The description adds meaning by explaining the action without needing parameter details. The schema coverage is trivial due to no parameters.

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 uses a specific verb 'Reset' and clearly identifies the resource 'failed Office-attachment Cloud-Jobs'. It distinguishes from siblings by explicitly targeting failed jobs and triggering a worker tick, which is unique among similar tools like cancel_pending_mail_cloud_jobs.

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 usage when there are failed jobs to retry, but does not provide explicit when-not-to-use or alternative tools like cancel_pending_mail_cloud_jobs for pending jobs. The context is clear but lacks exclusions.

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