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

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden and does well by disclosing key behavioral traits: content is PUBLIC and consumed worldwide, specific format requirements, exclusions, volatility settings, and timing constraints. It doesn't mention rate limits or authentication needs, but covers most critical behavioral aspects for this type of tool.

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 efficiently structured with clear sections: purpose, timing, content rules, exclusions, volatility, and format example. Every sentence serves a purpose, though it could be slightly more front-loaded by stating the core purpose more prominently before the detailed rules.

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 complex 9-parameter tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description provides substantial context about behavioral expectations, content rules, and usage timing. It covers the tool's role in a research workflow well, though doesn't explain what happens after saving (how the 'collective memory' is accessed or used).

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%, so the schema already documents all 9 parameters thoroughly. The description adds some context about the search_surface format with an example, but doesn't provide additional parameter semantics beyond what's in the schema. Baseline 3 is appropriate when schema does the heavy lifting.

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: 'Save research to collective memory' with specific guidance on content format ('Dense structured notes — no tutorials') and language requirements ('ALWAYS English'). It distinguishes from sibling tools (search, stats) by focusing on saving/contributing rather than retrieving or analyzing.

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 explicit usage timing ('Call directly BEFORE responding to the user, after any live research') and context ('web search, URL fetch, context7'). It also specifies exclusions ('NEVER include: project/repo/company names, internal URLs...') and volatility guidelines, giving comprehensive when-to-use guidance.

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