register_toolchain_path

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It states the tool 'persists' the path, implying a mutation effect. However, it does not disclose side effects like overwriting existing paths, required permissions, or error handling.

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 of reasonable length. It is front-loaded with the action and resource. However, it could be more concise by removing redundancy ('path' appears twice).

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 one parameter with no schema description and no output schema details, the description provides basic context but lacks completeness. It does not specify the return value or error conditions, which are critical for a registration action.

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%, and the description does not explain the single 'params' parameter beyond 'Register another Vivado install path or vivado.bat path'. Without parameter details, the agent must guess the expected structure. A baseline of 4 for 0 params is not applicable here because there is one param; the description should clarify its format.

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 registers a Vivado install path or vivado.bat path and persists it. The verb 'Register' and resource 'Vivado install path or vivado.bat path' are specific, distinguishing it from siblings like 'remove_registered_toolchain' or 'list_registered_toolchains'.

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 does not provide any guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, such as 'list_registered_toolchains' or 'remove_registered_toolchain'. It lacks context about prerequisites or scenarios where registration is appropriate.

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