onedrive_set_scope

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

With no annotations, the description provides minimal behavioral details. It implies a mutation (restricting access) but does not disclose side effects, reversibility, or whether it affects subsequent operations. The agent receives no safety or state-change information.

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, short sentence that is concise but lacks structure. It could be improved by adding a brief note on how the folder is specified or that it takes no arguments.

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 no parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is too minimal to fully inform an AI agent. It omits critical context: how the folder is defined, if this is persistent, and what happens if called multiple times. The agent cannot reliably decide when to invoke this tool.

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 zero parameters, so the schema covers 100%. According to guidelines, 0 params baseline is 4. The description does not add parameter information, but none is needed.

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 the tool restricts OneDrive access to a specific folder, distinguishing it from other OneDrive tools that read or write files. However, it does not specify how the folder is selected or what 'LMCP's OneDrive access' means, leaving ambiguity.

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, such as whether it should be called before other OneDrive operations or if there are prerequisites. It simply states what it does without context.

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