present_guidance

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It only mentions 'get guidance' without explaining what guidance entails, side effects, or permissions. The description adds little beyond the tool name.

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?

Single sentence with necessary information, front-loading 'PRESENT phase'. No wasted words.

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 multiple sibling guidance tools and no output schema, the description is minimal. It does not explain what the guidance response contains or how to use it, leaving the agent with insufficient 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?

There are no parameters (0), and schema coverage is 100%. Baseline for 0 parameters is 4. The description does not need to add parameter info, but it adds some context about the phase.

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 'Get guidance for the PRESENT phase - summarizing work', specifying the verb (Get guidance) and resource (PRESENT phase). It distinguishes from sibling tools like iterate_guidance or compare_analyze_guidance which target other phases.

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 usage for the PRESENT phase but does not explicitly state when to use this tool over alternatives like compare_analyze_guidance or setup_guidance. No exclusions or context are provided.

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