manageVisits

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

The description implies mutation (opening/closing) but lacks details on side effects, permissions, or reversibility. With no annotations, the agent is left to guess the behavioral implications.

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, concise but not sufficiently informative. It could be more detailed without becoming verbose.

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 zero parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is too minimal to fully inform an agent. It lacks critical details about the tool's behavior and expected results.

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?

The input schema has zero parameters, and the description does not add parameter info. According to guidelines, 0 params yields a baseline of 4, and the description is not penalized for missing parameter explanations.

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 the tool manages, opens, or closes visits, giving a general verb and two specific actions. However, 'manage' is vague and it does not clearly distinguish from siblings like 'getVisitsForPatient' or 'deleteEncounter'.

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 is no mention of context, prerequisites, or scenarios for opening versus closing visits.

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