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

Annotations already declare read-only, open-world, idempotent, and non-destructive behavior. The description adds useful operational context beyond annotations: the 128-character query limit and optional paginated page content. It does not mention authentication, rate limits, or result ordering, keeping it at 4.

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 three tight sentences. The core purpose is front-loaded, followed by query syntax support, limit information, and pagination guidance, with no wasted text.

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 full schema coverage, an output schema, and clear annotations, the description supplies the remaining context an agent needs: provider, query syntax, character limit, optional paginated content, and the fetch(cursor) follow-up path. Nothing critical is missing for correct invocation.

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%, so parameters are already well documented. The description adds value by listing supported query operators (site:, -site:, quoted phrases, lang:, after:, before:) and reiterating the 128-character limit, which helps agents construct the query parameter correctly.

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 states a specific verb and resource ('Search the web') and identifies the provider ('using DeepSeek'), which distinguishes it from the sibling fetch tool. It also clarifies the relationship to fetch for retrieving more page content.

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?

It clearly establishes the search context and routes the agent to fetch(cursor) when more paginated page content is needed. It does not explicitly state when not to use search or list exclusion conditions, so it falls short of a 5.

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