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add_scheduled_availability

Define periodic availability patterns for resources by specifying on and off durations and start state. Supports configurable time units.

Instructions

Add scheduled_availability pattern.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameYes
on_durationNo
off_durationNo
starts_availableNo
time_unitNos

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes
Behavior1/5

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

No annotations are provided, and the description gives no behavioral information. It does not disclose what the tool modifies, whether it requires authorization, or any side effects. The single sentence offers no transparency beyond the name.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness2/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is extremely concise (one sentence), but it is unhelpful due to under-specification. Conciseness without informativeness is not valuable.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness1/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

The tool has 5 parameters and an output schema, yet the description provides no context about the return value, behavior, or how the pattern interacts with the system. It is severely incomplete.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters1/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The schema has 5 parameters with 0% description coverage, and the description does not explain any parameters. The agent gains no understanding of parameter semantics from the description.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose2/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states 'Add scheduled_availability pattern', which is a verb plus resource but lacks specificity. It does not explain what a scheduled_availability pattern is, and the sibling tools are similarly named, so this does not distinguish the tool's purpose.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance on when to use this tool vs alternatives. The description provides no context about prerequisites, typical use cases, or when not to use it.

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

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