get_notebook_summary

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must disclose behavioral traits. It mentions the tool 'gets' a summary, implying a read operation, but does not discuss auth requirements, side effects, or rate limits. The output schema exists but the description adds no behavioral context beyond the basic purpose.

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 short and front-loaded with the purpose. It includes an Args section but lacks additional guidance or behavioral notes. It is concise but omits useful information, balancing efficiency with completeness.

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?

The tool has a simple input (one parameter) and an output schema, so the description need not explain return values. However, it misses usage guidelines and behavioral transparency. The description is adequate for minimal understanding but incomplete for effective tool use.

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 only parameter is notebook_name, and the description merely restates its name: 'The name of the notebook.' Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description adds no format, examples, or constraints beyond what the schema title already conveys.

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's purpose: 'Get a summary of a notebook: its sections and a preview of each section's content.' It uses a specific verb and resource, and distinguishes from sibling tools like list_notebooks, list_sections, and read_section by specifying it returns a summary.

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 no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It does not state when not to use it or mention alternative tools like read_section for full content. The usage context is implied but not clarified.

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