refresh_oauth_token

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

No annotations provided, but description discloses caching behavior, automatic usage, and safety masking of token. Could mention error handling if credentials missing, but still strong.

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?

Three tight sentences, each earning its place. Front-loaded with core action. Zero fluff.

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?

Covers all needed context for a zero-parameter tool: what it does, when to use, prerequisites, return format, and caching. Output schema exists but description adds context.

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?

No parameters, schema coverage 100%. Description adds value by explaining the purpose of the tool beyond the empty schema.

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 explicitly states it fetches a fresh OAuth bearer token using client-credentials grant, which clearly distinguishes it from sibling tools that handle forms and submissions.

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?

Provides explicit when to use (after a 401, force refresh) and prerequisites (GOCANVAS_CLIENT_ID and GOCANVAS_CLIENT_SECRET). No ambiguity.

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