resample_raster

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

No annotations provided. Description states it 'saves the result' but does not disclose side effects like overwriting policy, permissions required, or whether the output is immediately available. Lacks behavioral context beyond basic operation.

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?

Main sentence followed by parameter list. Clear structure, though the parameter descriptions are somewhat verbose. No unnecessary words, but could be slightly more concise.

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?

Output schema exists but no annotations. Description does not explain return value or confirmation of success. Given the tool writes a file, more detail on output behavior would improve completeness.

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 descriptions coverage is 0%. The description compensates fully: explains source accepts local path/URL, scale_factor meaning with examples, resampling method names, and destination path. This adds crucial 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?

Description clearly states 'Resample a raster dataset by a scale factor and save the result.' This provides a specific verb and resource, and distinguishes from sibling raster tools like clip_raster or reproject_raster.

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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives. Does not mention prerequisites, restrictions, or compare to other raster processing tools.

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