watch_launches

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the burden. It discloses the ordering behavior ('newest first') and enumerates the exact fields returned, giving an agent a good sense of the output. It does not mention limitations like rate limits or pagination, but for a simple read tool this is reasonably transparent.

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 two sentences, front-loaded with the main action and resource. The first sentence states the purpose and output fields; the second gives a clear use case. There is no wasted wording.

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 has only one optional parameter and no output schema, the description is sufficiently complete: it explains the ordering, return fields, and use case. Minor gaps like not describing the limit parameter in prose are covered by the schema, so the overall context is 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?

The input schema has 100% coverage for the single 'limit' parameter, including a default value and description. The tool description does not add additional parameter semantics, relying on the schema, which matches the baseline for high schema coverage.

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 uses the specific verb 'Get' with the resource 'recent token launches from the OBSD LaunchPad on Base', clearly indicating a retrieval operation. It enumerates the returned fields (token address, pool, creator, etc.), which distinguishes it from siblings like get_launch_feed.

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 description provides clear use context: 'Use this to discover newly deployed tokens to trade.' It implies when to use the tool but does not explicitly state when not to use it or mention alternative tools, so it lacks exclusions.

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