getEngineeringHealth

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

Discloses the weighted metrics and their percentages, offering insight into computation. However, with no annotations, it misses behavioral details like read-only nature, data freshness, or permissions.

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?

One sentence that is front-loaded with the primary purpose and includes all essential information about weighting. No wasted words.

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?

No output schema; description does not detail the return format or structure of the report. While the metrics are listed, an agent might need more context to interpret the output. 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?

No parameters exist, so baseline is 4. The description adds no parameter info, which 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?

The description clearly states the tool retrieves a detailed engineering health report and lists the specific weighted metrics with percentages. This distinguishes it from sibling tools like getCompanyHealth.

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 explicit when/when-not guidance is provided. The name implies it's for engineering health, but alternatives are not mentioned; an agent might confuse it with getCompanyHealth.

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