apm_quote

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

With no annotations provided, the description must carry behavioral disclosure. It usefully states that the quote is free and does not execute anything, covering cost and side-effect behavior. It does not describe authentication needs, rate limits, or what the returned quote includes.

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 front-loaded with the core action and is only one sentence. The parenthetical category list is dense but necessary for parameter meaning. It is appropriately sized with minimal waste.

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?

For a simple two-parameter quote tool, the description covers purpose, cost, and non-execution. Because there is no output schema, it should ideally explain what a quote response contains or how the task categories relate to input formats; those gaps leave it merely adequate.

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%, so the schema already documents both parameters. The description adds meaningful value by enumerating all eight task categories, while the schema only gives token_risk as an example. It still does not map each category to the expected input type, so it falls short of a 5.

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?

States a specific verb and resource: "Get a free price quote from Agent Procurement Manager for a data task." The category list further scopes the purpose. It does not explicitly distinguish this tool from siblings apm_preview or apm_categories, which keeps it from a 5.

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?

The phrases "No charge, no execution" imply this is for quoting rather than performing work, and the category list suggests valid task types. However, there is no explicit guidance on when to use this versus apm_preview or apm_categories, nor any when-not-to-use conditions.

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