status_catalogo

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

There are no annotations to rely on, so the description must carry the behavioral burden. The verb 'Informa' implies a read-only status report rather than a mutation, which is useful, but the description does not explicitly state that no changes are made, nor does it disclose response details or potential slow operations.

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, short sentence that front-loads the purpose and contains no filler. Every word contributes meaning, making it highly 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?

The tool is simple with no parameters, but there is no output schema and no annotations, so the description must explain the return value. It mentions statistics and timestamp at a high level but not which statistics or the exact format, leaving some ambiguity for an agent interpreting the response.

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 tool has zero parameters, so the baseline is 4. The description correctly indicates the informational output (statistics and timestamp) without needing to document parameter meanings. No parameter-related gap exists.

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 uses the specific verb 'Informa' with the resource 'catálogo' and specifies what is reported: statistics and timestamp. This clearly distinguishes it from sibling tools like listar_tabelas or atualizar_catalogo, which have different operations on the catalog.

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 states what the tool does but gives no guidance on when to prefer it over alternatives, no exclusions, and no context such as 'use when you need catalog health'. With 11 sibling tools, the absence of any routing signal forces the agent to infer usage solely from the verb.

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