Search exercises

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must carry full weight. It mentions caching behavior ('Returns Ryot's cached exercise ID response'), which is helpful, but does not disclose other behavioral traits such as authentication requirements, rate limits, or any side effects, which would be expected for a search tool.

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 consists of two short sentences that convey the core purpose and a key detail (caching and use of IDs). Every word is purposeful, and it is front-loaded.

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?

The tool has moderate complexity: 5 parameters, nested objects, enums, and no output schema. The description does not explain the response format, pagination behavior, or how to effectively use filters. Given the lack of schema descriptions and output schema, more detail is needed for an agent 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?

Schema description coverage is 0%, meaning parameters lack descriptions in the schema. The tool description does not explain any of the 5 parameters (page, take, query, filter, sortBy) beyond what their names imply. For a tool with nested filter objects and enums, this is insufficient. The description should at least provide guidance on the filter options.

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 uses the verb 'Search' and identifies the resource as 'Ryot exercises'. It distinguishes the tool from sibling search tools for other entities (games, movies, shows) by specifying exercises. The note about returning cached IDs for downstream use adds clarity.

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 tool's name and description make its purpose obvious for searching exercises. Among siblings with similar prefixes, it is implicitly clear when to use this tool. However, there is no explicit guidance on when not to use it or direct comparisons to alternatives.

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