capture_screen

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

No annotations exist, so description carries full burden. It states the tool returns screen as image content but omits details on image format, resolution, side effects, or whether it saves to a file. Essential behavioral traits are lacking.

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?

Description is a single, clear sentence with no redundancy. While it is concise, it omits critical details, slightly lowering effectiveness.

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 a single optional parameter and no output schema, description still fails to explain the path parameter, return format, or any side effects. Significant gaps remain for a complete understanding.

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 has one parameter 'path' with 0% description coverage, and description does not mention it at all. No added meaning is provided, leaving the agent unaware of how to specify the save path or its default.

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?

Description clearly states verb 'capture', resource 'primary screen', and purpose 'return it as image content for computer-use reasoning'. It distinguishes itself from sibling 'capture_screen_image' by specifying 'primary screen', implying a full-screen capture.

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?

Description implies use for computer-use reasoning, but provides no explicit guidance on when not to use or alternatives. Among siblings, 'capture_screen_image' might be a related tool, but no distinction is made.

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