Disable Price Alert

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

Annotations already declare 'destructiveHint: false' and 'idempotentHint: true', which match the non-destructive nature of 'disable'. The description adds no further behavioral context (e.g., whether alerts can be re-enabled), which is adequate given annotation coverage.

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, clear sentence with no redundant information. It conveys the essential purpose and parameter concisely.

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 the tool's simplicity (one parameter, no output schema) and annotations, the description is minimally sufficient. However, it lacks details on the effect of disabling (e.g., relationship with 'alert_enable') and does not leverage sibling context to differentiate behavior.

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 description coverage is 100% for the single parameter (alert_id). The description reiterates 'by alert_id' but adds no meaning beyond the schema's description of 'Alert indicator id'. Baseline score applies.

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 action 'disable' and the resource 'price alert', with the identifier 'alert_id'. It is specific and unambiguous, though it does not explicitly differentiate from sibling tool 'alert_delete' which may have a similar but distinct purpose.

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 like 'alert_delete' or 'alert_enable'. The description simply states the action without contextual usage recommendations.

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