build_docx

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

Discloses formatting specifics (Times New Roman, double spacing, APA standard) and mentions quality checks, but lacks details on overwrite behavior, what quality checks entail, or return value. No annotations provided to supplement.

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?

Two sentences, front-loaded with purpose, no wasted words. Efficiently conveys core functionality and formatting details.

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?

No output schema, nested object parameter, and missing behavioral details (quality checks, return format, error handling). Description is too brief for a complex assembly tool.

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?

With 50% schema description coverage, baseline is 3, but description adds no meaning about parameters. It does not explain 'manuscript' structure or output_filename default behavior beyond schema.

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?

Description uses specific verb 'assemble' and resource 'final .docx manuscript', clearly defining the tool's purpose. Implicitly distinguishes from sibling analysis and generation tools as the final formatting step.

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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives. No prerequisites or exclusions mentioned, leaving the agent to infer usage context.

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