Resolve an action item

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

The description discloses one behavioral trait: it leaves the digest and open list unchanged. However, with no annotations, more detail about side effects, reversibility, or permissions would be helpful. The tool is a mutation, but the description provides minimal behavioral transparency beyond the stated effect.

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?

The description is extremely concise with two sentences, no wasted words, and front-loaded purpose. It is well-structured and easily parsed by an AI agent.

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?

Lacks information on return values, preconditions (e.g., action item must exist), error states, or confirmation of success. Given the simplicity of the tool, some additional context on outcomes would improve completeness.

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 description coverage is 0%, and the description does not mention any parameters. The two parameters (actionItemId, resolution) have no explanation in the description, leaving the agent to infer meaning solely from the schema names, which may be ambiguous.

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 clearly states 'Mark an action item handled' with a specific verb and resource. The additional phrase 'It leaves the digest and the open list' adds context about the tool's effect, distinguishing it from sibling tools like action_items_scan.

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?

No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., when to not use it, prerequisites, or related tools like action_items_scan). The description only states what the tool does without context for appropriate invocation.

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