alert_acknowledge

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

Without annotations, the description carries full responsibility for behavioral disclosure. It only states 'Acknowledge an alert' with no mention of side effects, idempotency, permissions, or what happens after acknowledgment. This is severely lacking.

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?

While very concise at three words, the description is underspecified and fails to provide necessary information. Conciseness is not valuable when it sacrifices 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?

Given the lack of output schema, annotations, and detailed parameter info, the description is entirely too minimal. It does not explain the return value, effects, or any contextual details needed to use the tool correctly.

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 only 33% (options has a description). alertId and body are undocumented in both schema and description. The description adds no meaning to these parameters; it does not explain what body should contain or how alertId is used.

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 'Acknowledge an alert' conveys a clear verb+resource combination, but it is minimal and does not differentiate from sibling tools like alert_get or alert_get_all. It lacks specificity about the type of alert or context.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives, prerequisites, or when not to use it. The description does not clarify the conditions under which an alert should be acknowledged.

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