printer_set_speed

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It states the tool sets print speed but doesn't mention whether this requires specific permissions, if changes are reversible, potential side effects (e.g., on print quality), or what happens on success/failure. This is a significant gap for a mutation tool with zero annotation coverage.

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 a single, efficient sentence that front-loads the core action and immediately provides the two input options. Every word earns its place with no wasted text, making it highly concise and well-structured.

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 that this is a mutation tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is incomplete. It lacks information about behavioral traits (e.g., safety, side effects), response format, or error handling, which are critical for an AI agent to use it correctly in context with sibling tools.

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 both parameters fully. The description adds marginal value by clarifying that 'speed' is a percentage (1-166) and that it's ignored if 'profile' is set, but these details are largely redundant with the schema's enum and description fields.

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 action ('Set print speed') and the resource ('print speed'), making the purpose immediately understandable. However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate this tool from sibling tools like 'printer_pause' or 'printer_stop', which also control printer behavior but for different aspects.

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?

The description implies usage by specifying the input options (profiles or percentages), but it doesn't provide explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'printer_send_gcode' for custom commands or other printer control tools. No context about prerequisites or exclusions is mentioned.

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