Decode OID Value

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must fully disclose behavioral traits. It only states the transformation without mentioning that this is a purely computational, read-only operation with no side effects, authentication requirements, or latency implications.

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, well-structured sentence that immediately conveys the core functionality. No unnecessary words or details.

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?

Given no output schema and only two parameters, the description should explain the output format (dotted string) and clarify the encoding parameter's role (e.g., input encoding vs output encoding). It does not, leaving ambiguity about how the encoding parameter affects behavior.

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 already describes both parameters (value and encoding) with 100% coverage. The description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema, so it meets the baseline expectation without enhancement.

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 action (decode) and the resource (ASN.1 OBJECT IDENTIFIER value bytes) with a specific output (dotted object identifier text). It distinguishes from siblings like encode_oid (reverse operation) and resolve_oid (name resolution).

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 for converting raw OID bytes to dotted text but provides no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., resolve_oid) or when not to use it. It lacks 'when-to-use' and 'when-not-to-use' context.

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