database.save_auto_snapshot

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must fully disclose behavioral traits. It lacks any mention of whether the tool is destructive (overwrites existing snapshots), requires a specific session state (e.g., open database), has side effects on other session data, or what the performance implications are. 'Save' implies persistence but nothing else is revealed.

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 a single short sentence, but it is under-specified rather than concise. It fails to convey essential meaning, making it insufficient for an agent to understand the tool's purpose. It should provide at least one sentence clarifying what an auto snapshot is and its role.

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 complexity of the sibling tool set (database operations, undo/redo, project management), the absence of an output schema, and 0% parameter description coverage, the tool description is completely inadequate. It does not explain the return value, side effects, or how this fits into the broader session management workflow.

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 0%, meaning the schema provides no documentation for the single parameter 'session_id'. The description also fails to explain what 'session_id' refers to (e.g., a database session, a user session, a file path), its expected format, or how to obtain a valid value. With no additional context, the agent cannot determine what to pass.

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 'Save auto snapshot' is essentially a tautology of the tool name 'database.save_auto_snapshot'. It does not specify what an auto snapshot is, what it contains (e.g., database state, settings, user data), or how it differs from a regular snapshot or other database tools like 'database.snapshots' or 'database.create_bndb'.

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 guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. With 100+ sibling tools including 'database.snapshots', 'database.create_bndb', and 'undo.begin', there is no indication that this is a save operation that might replace or complement those, nor are prerequisites or side-effects mentioned.

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