Request a Melt Scan

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

With no annotations, the description carries full behavioral disclosure. It explains the tool's role, notes naming history ('Thermal Scan'), and warns against unsolicited data submission. However, it does not describe what happens after submission (e.g., response, follow-up), leaving some behavioral aspects implicit.

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 paragraph of about 100 words, front-loaded with purpose followed by usage condition and naming clarification. It is relatively concise and informative, but minor redundancy (e.g., repeating 'scan' multiple times) could be trimmed.

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 tool has 5 parameters and no output schema or annotations, the description covers usage and parameter hints adequately but lacks information about post-submission behavior (e.g., confirmation, next steps). The required-field discrepancy also reduces completeness.

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 coverage is 100%, so baseline is 3. The description adds context for 'notes' (prep context) and 'departmentsOfInterest' (preference), but it also claims 'company' and 'contactEmail' are required while the schema does not enforce that, causing confusion. Overall, it adds modest meaning 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 tool submits a request for a Melt scan, specifying it is the next step after a free estimate. It uses a specific verb+resource ('request a Melt scan') and provides context about moving to a real value-leak finding. However, it does not explicitly distinguish from sibling tools, which slightly reduces clarity.

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 gives explicit usage instructions: 'Call this only after the user has explicitly asked to be connected with Melt or to book/request a scan' and 'never submit contact details the user hasn't provided themselves.' This clearly defines when and when not to use the tool, surpassing typical guidance.

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