uniprot_resolve_alphafold

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

Annotations declare readOnlyHint and openWorldHint. Description adds context: includes EBI viewer link and notes typically one canonical model. No contradictions. Adds value beyond annotations.

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?

Two sentences, concise and front-loaded with purpose. No fluff. Could be slightly more structured but adequate.

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?

Has output schema, so return type is covered. Description mentions viewer link and typical model count. Lacks guidance on error cases or when no AlphaFold model exists, but overall sufficient.

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 coverage is 0%, so description must compensate. It does not explain the accession parameter or response_format parameter. The default 'markdown' suggests output format but no details. Lacks parameter-level meaning.

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 resolves AlphaFoldDB cross-references for a UniProt entry, mentions typical canonical model per accession, and includes a direct EBI viewer link. It distinguishes from siblings like uniprot_get_alphafold_confidence.

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?

Implied usage for retrieving AlphaFold structures, but no explicit guidance on when to use this versus alternatives like uniprot_get_alphafold_confidence or uniprot_resolve_pdb. Given the large sibling list, more differentiation would help.

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