score_submission

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

The description discloses return values (coverage, regressions, zero-coverage families) but does not mention side effects, required authentication, or whether the operation is read-only. Since no annotations are provided, the description bears full burden, and the lack of side-effect clarity is a gap.

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 concise sentence that front-loads the verb and resource. However, the notation '{case_id: bool}' is somewhat cryptic and could be integrated into the schema or clarified.

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 and detailed input schema, the description should provide more context on the input object structure and the exact format of the return values. It covers outputs but omits input details, making it incomplete for proper use.

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?

The input schema has 0% description coverage, and the description only hints at a 'case_id' field via '{case_id: bool}', which is not defined in the schema. The structure of the required 'submission' object is left entirely unexplained, so the description adds minimal value beyond the 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?

The description clearly states the action (score) and the specific resource (PQC-MFB submission), and lists the outputs (coverage, regressions, zero-coverage families). This distinguishes it from sibling tools like list_failure_families or describe_family, which serve different purposes.

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 implies the tool is used when you need to evaluate a submission, but it does not provide explicit guidance on when to use it vs. siblings, nor does it mention prerequisites or avoidance scenarios.

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