massage.detangle

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the burden of behavioral disclosure. It does reveal that the tool transforms input into an output and mentions specific behaviors (de-duplication, token-economical, summary). But it does not clarify whether the operation is lossy, whether it requires specific permissions, or whether any state is mutated, so transparency is only partial.

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, focused sentence that front-loads the action and outcome. Every phrase contributes value, with no filler or repetition.

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?

Despite the output schema potentially covering return values, the tool's input is completely under-specified. The description does not tell an agent how to construct the 'arguments' object, which is critical because the schema itself provides no structure. The description covers the 'what' but leaves the 'how' to be discovered.

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 input schema is a generic object with additionalProperties true and 0% description coverage. The description adds the semantic that the object should contain a 'messy blob of context', but it does not specify expected keys, structure, or examples. This is insufficient compensation for the schema's lack of detail.

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's function: it takes messy context and returns a re-chunked, de-duplicated, token-economical version plus a summary. This is a specific verb+resource+outcome combination. However, it does not explicitly differentiate from sibling tools, so it stops short of a 5.

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 implies usage: use it when you have a messy blob of context that needs cleaning. However, it provides no explicit guidance on when not to use it or which alternative tool might be preferable, leaving the agent to infer applicability from sibling names alone.

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