audit_url

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It describes outputs in detail but does not disclose any side effects, prerequisites (e.g., URL accessibility), rate limits, or operational characteristics like execution time. The read-only nature of an audit is implied but not explicit.

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 dense sentence that lists concrete return values without repetition or filler. It is front-loaded with the action ('Run a Lighthouse performance audit') and efficiently covers key 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?

Given the absence of an output schema and annotations, the description sufficiently enumerates return values (Core Web Vitals, metrics, category scores, improvement opportunities). It does not cover error cases, limitations, or output format, but for a single-URL audit tool this is largely adequate.

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 covers 100% of parameters with descriptions, so the baseline is 3. The description adds no new meaning to the device or categories parameters; it only mentions metrics and scores, which relate to output rather than parameter selection.

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 it runs a Lighthouse performance audit on a URL and enumerates the specific metrics returned (Core Web Vitals, performance metrics, category scores, improvement opportunities). It distinguishes itself from the sibling audit_batch by emphasizing a single URL.

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 phrase 'on a URL' gives clear context that this tool is for auditing a single URL, implicitly contrasting with audit_batch. However, it does not explicitly mention when to use audit_batch instead or provide exclusions.

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