monica_group

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

Warns that delete is irreversible, which is critical behavioral info. No other behavioral traits disclosed (e.g., authentication, rate limits, side effects). With no annotations, more burden falls on the description, so a 3 is appropriate.

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?

Two sentences total: first states purpose, second lists actions with a warning. Front-loaded and every word earns its place.

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?

Minimal information: actions and irreversibility of delete. No mention of return values, error handling, pagination details (though schema covers page/limit). Adequate for a simple CRUD tool but not rich.

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% with descriptions for each parameter. The description lists actions but adds no further semantic value beyond what the schema already provides. Baseline score of 3.

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?

Clearly states the tool manages groups and lists all supported actions (list, get, create, update, delete). The entity 'groups' distinguishes it from sibling tools targeting other entities.

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?

Implied usage: use for group management. No explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use alternatives, but the entity-based context makes it reasonably clear.

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