import_deck

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

With no annotations and a minimal description, behavioral traits like side effects, required permissions, or data sources are not disclosed. The agent cannot assess the tool's impact.

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 too vague to be considered concise; it omits essential information. It is under-specified rather than efficiently informative.

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 parameters and no output schema, the description should provide a clear and complete explanation of the tool's purpose, but it fails to do so. The agent lacks sufficient context to use the tool correctly.

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?

There are no parameters, so the input schema fully covers them. However, the description adds no meaningful context about the tool's operation beyond what the schema implies. Baseline of 3 is appropriate per rules.

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 'Local study app tool' does not clarify what importing a deck entails. It fails to specify the action (e.g., importing from a file) and does not distinguish itself from siblings like create_deck or duplicate_deck.

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?

No guidance is provided on when to use import_deck versus alternatives such as create_deck or export_deck. The agent is left to infer usage without context.

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