sort_data

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

No annotations are provided, and the description does not disclose any behavioral traits beyond the basic sort action. There is no mention of mutability, stability, or side effects, leaving the agent unaware of potential impacts.

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?

While the description is short, it sacrifices informativeness for brevity. It fails to add value beyond the tool name, and every sentence (just one) does not earn its place because it could be replaced by a more detailed description.

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 complexity of the data environment with 30+ sibling tools and the lack of annotations or output schema details, the description is drastically incomplete. It does not convey sorting direction, stability, or interaction with session state.

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 has 0% description coverage for parameters. The description only mentions 'by columns' but does not explain the format or expected values for the 'columns' array or the purpose of 'session_id'. The agent has no semantic guidance beyond the schema structure.

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 'Sort data by columns.' clearly states the verb 'sort' and the resource 'data by columns', distinguishing it from other data manipulation tools like filter_rows or group_by_aggregate. However, it lacks specificity about sort order or behavior.

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 sibling tools such as filter_rows or group_by_aggregate. There is no mention of prerequisites, when to avoid, or alternatives.

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