othos_auth_login_with_personal_token

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

Basic disclosure that it creates a session; no annotations present. Lacks details on side effects (overwrites existing sessions?), error behavior, or prerequisites. Adequate but not thorough.

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?

Single sentence, no wasted words, front-loaded with action and resource. Efficient and clear.

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?

For a simple auth tool with 2 optional parameters and no output schema, the description covers core purpose but doesn't explain what happens when parameters are omitted or if a session is returned. Adequate but not fully complete.

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 schema already documents parameters. Description adds no extra meaning beyond restating that PAT is used. Baseline 3 is appropriate.

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 states action 'Create a cookie session' using a specific resource 'Othos personal token (PAT)'. Clearly distinguishes from siblings like othos_auth_login (different login method) and othos_auth_set_cookie (different context).

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 like othos_auth_login or othos_auth_set_cookie. Absence of context for selection.

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