set_log_level

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must fully disclose behavior. It covers permission and valid levels but omits side effects (e.g., immediacy, persistence, impact on other loggers) and error handling for invalid levels.

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?

Two sentences, no filler, front-loaded with purpose and critical constraints. Every sentence adds value.

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 description covers core purpose, permission, and valid levels for a simple one-parameter tool with an output schema. However, it lacks details on error behavior and does not differentiate from the sibling set_logger_level, leaving some contextual 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 input schema has 0% description coverage and no enum constraint. The description adds critical semantics by listing exact allowed values and specifying the logger scope (root logger), significantly improving parameter understanding beyond the 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?

The description states 'Set the log level for the root logger,' which is a specific verb and resource. It lists valid levels and a permission requirement, distinguishing it from siblings like set_logger_level which may target other loggers.

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 mentions a required permission (sys_viewlogs) and valid levels, but does not provide explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus set_logger_level or other alternatives. Usage context is implied.

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