project_capture_baseline

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

With no annotations, the description must fully convey behavioral traits. It only says 'capture a baseline snapshot and return a unified verdict envelope,' failing to disclose whether the tool is read-only, destructive, or what side effects occur (e.g., overwriting existing baselines).

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 a single sentence, which is concise, but it sacrifices clarity and completeness. It could be expanded to include more useful details without becoming overly long.

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 five parameters, no annotations, and an output schema that is not described, the description is insufficient. It leaves critical gaps about what constitutes a baseline, what a verdict envelope contains, and the overall workflow 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?

Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description adds no information about any of the five parameters. Parameters like root_dir, table, iterations, and output_path are undocumented, leaving the agent with no guidance on how they affect tool behavior.

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 'Capture a baseline snapshot and return a unified verdict envelope,' which gives a general sense of the action and result. However, the term 'unified verdict envelope' is jargon and not explained, and the description does not distinguish this tool from siblings like 'capture_roi_baseline' or 'project_compare_baseline'.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. There are no prerequisites, context, or examples of appropriate scenarios.

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