deploy_release_active

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

Discloses that when no release is active, it returns null and empties inventory, and preserves canonical SDK errors. With no annotations, the description carries full burden; it is decent but could explicitly state read-only behavior or side effects.

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 efficiently front-loaded sentences with zero waste: purpose, null-case behavior, and usage context with error handling. 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?

Adequately covers purpose, null behavior, use case, and error preservation for a simple 2-parameter tool without output schema. Minor gap: no description of the successful response structure beyond the null case.

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 coverage is 100% and the description does not add meaningful detail beyond the schema. The baseline of 3 is appropriate as the description adds no extra parameter insight.

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 'Fetch the current-live release inventory for a project' with specific verb and resource. It distinguishes from siblings like deploy_release_diff by noting 'Use this before deploy diffs', making the purpose unambiguous.

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?

Explicitly advises 'Use this before deploy diffs to understand what is currently serving', providing clear context. However, it does not explicitly state when not to use this tool or name alternative tools for other scenarios.

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