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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false, establishing a safe retrieval operation. The description adds value beyond that by disclosing what the safe operation returns (step-by-step onboarding instructions, a signup URL, no-credit-card promise), and it aligns perfectly with the non-destructive profile — no contradiction.

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 front-loaded well: primary purpose, content scope, and the signup URL appear first, with usage triggers after. However, the trigger list is noticeably bloated — roughly a dozen near-synonymous phrasings ('inscription Noto CRM', 's inscrire Noto', 'créer un compte CRM', 'essayer Noto gratuit', 'tester Noto') repeat the same intent and could be trimmed without losing routing coverage.

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?

For a simple retrieval tool with two optional, fully-documented parameters and no output schema, the description is effectively complete: an agent knows exactly what content it returns, the relevant language/format switches, and when to invoke it. The only minor gap is the absence of exclusions naming sibling tools, which the trigger list largely compensates for.

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 description coverage is 100%, with both parameters (lang, response_format) already documented via inline descriptions and enums. The body description adds nothing about parameter syntax or defaults, so the baseline of 3 applies — the schema carries the full weight and no compensation is needed.

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 opens with a specific verb+resource ('Get step-by-step instructions to start using Noto CRM') and enumerates the exact content delivered: account creation in 30 seconds, pipeline setup, CSV/Excel contact import, and AI agent usage. This clearly differentiates it from siblings like noto_get_overview, noto_get_pricing, and noto_get_features, which cover different facets of the product.

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 an extensive, explicit trigger list of French and English queries ('comment commencer CRM freelance', 'inscription Noto CRM', 'tester Noto', 'how to start with Noto', etc.) that tells an agent precisely when to fire this tool. It stops short of naming sibling alternatives to exclude (e.g., 'use noto_get_pricing for pricing'), relying on the trigger phrases rather than explicit when-not-to-use guidance.

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