Connect power-meter bus

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

Beyond annotations, the description only mentions 'read-only meter readings' and 'electrical-control safety notes' as scaffold contents, but it does not disclose tool behavior such as side effects, overwriting of existing components, external network connections, or required setup. Given openWorldHint is true, more transparency about the adapter_url connection and scaffold creation side effects would be valuable.

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 concise sentence, front-loaded with the action and resource, and includes a compact list of scaffold contents. No waste, easy to read.

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?

With 9 parameters and no output schema, the description is far too brief. It does not explain how the parameters affect the scaffold, what the resulting component looks like, or what the tool returns or modifies. Missing context likely leaves the agent uncertain about how to invoke it correctly.

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 very low (only 22% of parameters have descriptions). The description loosely references 'circuit maps' and 'adapter source' which hint at circuit_count and adapter_url, but it fails to explain the semantics of most parameters like warning_kw, meter_count, venue_label, active, and adapter_mode. The description does not compensate for the missing schema descriptions.

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 tool creates a 'power-meter telemetry scaffold' with a specific list of contents (read-only meter readings, circuit maps, adapter source, electrical-control safety notes). The verb 'Create' is specific and the resource is well-defined, distinguishing it from the many other 'connect_*' sibling tools by focusing on power-meter telemetry.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It does not mention use cases, prerequisites, exclusions, or scenarios where a different connect tool would be more appropriate. The description only states what it does, not when to apply it.

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