search_monday_items

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

No annotations provided; description only says 'search' without disclosing that api_key may be required, read-only nature, or any rate limits. Minimal behavioral info beyond the verb.

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?

Single sentence is concise and structurally clear, but at the expense of key missing details. Adequate length but not richly informative.

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 4 parameters, low schema coverage, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is far from complete. No info on return format, pagination, auth, or required fields.

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 low (25%); only query has a description. The description adds no extra meaning to parameters like board_id, api_key, or limit. Does not compensate for schema gaps.

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 verb 'search', resource 'items', and scope 'by name in a Monday.com board'. It distinguishes from siblings like list_monday_items.

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 vs alternatives (e.g., list_monday_items, create_monday_item). Missing context about prerequisites or preferred use cases.

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