Generate Profile Markdown Controls

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

Discloses file generation behavior and overwrite options, complementing annotations. Annotations already indicate non-read-only and open-world behavior, and the description adds context about creation and overwriting.

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?

Description is front-loaded with purpose, followed by structured parameter list and examples. Slightly verbose but well-organized and efficient.

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?

Covers input, output (returns string), and usage examples. Lacks some details on default behaviors and output format, but adequate given the output schema exists.

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?

Though the schema provides descriptions for each property (0% top-level coverage), the tool description lists and explains each parameter, adding clarity on their roles and defaults.

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 'Generate markdown documentation set for controls defined in specified profile' with specific verb and resource. It distinguishes from siblings like trestle_author_catalog_generate by focusing on profile controls.

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?

Provides explicit use cases ('Use when: ...') and a negative case ('Don't use when: Profile file does not exist'). However, it does not differentiate from sibling tools like trestle_author_catalog_generate.

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