sentrul_research

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 mentions fetching a URL and running a research-agent, which implies external network calls and processing, but lacks details on permissions, rate limits, error handling, or what 'quick' vs. 'full' depth entails. It states the return values but not their format or potential side effects.

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, well-structured sentence that efficiently conveys the core action, inputs, and outputs without redundancy. It is front-loaded with the main purpose and appropriately sized for the tool's complexity.

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 tool has no annotations, no output schema, and 0% schema description coverage, the description is incomplete. It covers the basic purpose and outputs but lacks details on behavioral traits, parameter meanings, and usage context. For a tool with external dependencies and processing, more information is needed to be fully helpful.

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 description does not explicitly mention parameters, but with 0% schema description coverage, it must compensate. It implies the 'url' parameter by stating 'Fetch a URL' and hints at 'depth' through 'run Sentrul's research-agent on the content' (suggesting analysis depth). However, it doesn't detail the enum values ('quick', 'full') or their effects, leaving some semantic gaps.

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 tool's purpose with specific verbs ('fetch', 'run') and resources ('URL', 'Sentrul's research-agent'), and distinguishes it from siblings by specifying the research-agent focus (vs. compliance_scan or trace_lookup). It explicitly lists the outputs (summary, entities, claims, Langfuse trace URL).

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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus the sibling tools (sentrul_compliance_scan, sentrul_trace_lookup). It mentions the tool's function but offers no context about alternatives, prerequisites, or exclusions, leaving the agent to infer usage scenarios.

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