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

Discloses behavioral effects beyond annotations: pinned bypasses relevance gate and is persistent. Annotations already indicate idempotent and non-destructive; no contradictions.

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?

Concise and well-structured: opens with purpose, explains significance, then provides usage patterns. No unnecessary words.

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?

Covers all essential behaviors (pin, unpin, list) but lacks explicit description of return values or success indications. Adequate for the tool's simplicity.

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%, but description adds value by explaining the role of each parameter with examples, such as 'Pass {id, pinned:true} to pin'.

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 purpose: 'Toggle the always-load (pinned) flag on an engram.' It explains the concept of pinning and distinguishes from siblings by focusing on this unique operation.

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?

Provides explicit guidance to use sparingly and gives usage examples for pin, unpin, and list. Lacks explicit differentiation from sibling tools, but the unique purpose is clear.

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