patronize_great_person

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

No annotations present, but description explains instant purchase, cost source, and resource requirement. Could mention that the great person is consumed from available list, but transparency is good overall.

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?

Extremely concise: two sentences and a bullet list of arguments. Every sentence adds value with no redundancy.

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?

Covers all needed context: how to get individual_id, yield_type options, cost information source, and prerequisite resource. Output schema exists so return values are handled externally.

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 0%, so description carries full burden. Explains individual_id comes from get_great_people output, yield_type defaults to YIELD_GOLD or YIELD_FAITH, adding essential meaning beyond the schema.

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?

Clearly states 'Buy a Great Person instantly with gold or faith.' Directly distinguishes from sister tools like 'recruit_great_person' and 'reject_great_person'.

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?

Provides explicit context: costs shown in get_great_people output under 'Patronize:' and requires sufficient gold/faith. Does not explicitly state when not to use or alternatives, but guidelines are clear.

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