addNotes

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

With no annotations, the description must disclose behavioral traits, but it only mentions parameters. It does not indicate whether the tool is idempotent, what permissions are required, how it handles existing notes (append vs overwrite), or any side effects. The mutation behavior is implied but not detailed.

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 relatively short but lacks a clear structure; it starts with the tool name and a category line, then lists parameters. It does not have an introductory sentence stating the overall action. While not overly verbose, it could be more effectively organized with a clear purpose statement.

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 the lack of output schema and annotations, the description should provide more context about tool behavior, return values, and error handling. It only covers parameters, leaving the agent uninformed about success/failure outcomes, response format, and other operational details.

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 description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents all parameters. The description repeats parameter info (e.g., 'entity: Entity of the alarm') without adding significant extra context or usage details. Baseline 3 is appropriate as the description adds minimal value beyond the schema.

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 does not explicitly state that 'addNotes' adds notes to an alarm. It lists 'Key parameters' including 'entity' and 'notes', which implies the action, but the purpose is not directly articulated. The tool name and parameter hints make it somewhat clear, but an explicit verb+resource statement is missing.

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 this tool versus alternatives like 'getAnnotation' or 'setDeviceInfo'. There is no mention of prerequisites, constraints, or scenarios where this tool is appropriate. The description solely lists parameters without any usage context.

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