spedas_overview

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

Although no annotations are provided, the description's verb 'describe' clearly indicates a read-only, non-destructive operation. This adequately discloses the behavioral trait for a tool with no 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 sentence that is concise and front-loaded, stating the core action and scope without any unnecessary words.

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 zero parameters and an existing output schema, the description adequately conveys the tool's role as an overview. It does not detail output format, but the output schema should cover that.

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 zero parameters, and the description correctly implies no user input is needed. With 100% schema coverage, the description adds no further parameter information, which is appropriate for a parameterless tool.

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: describing available SPEDAS MCP capabilities and the recommended workflow. It uses a specific verb ('describe') and resource ('SPEDAS MCP capabilities, workflow'), distinguishing it from sibling tools that perform specific actions like browsing, fetching, or computing.

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 explicit guidance on when to use this tool vs. alternatives. It is implied to be a starting point, but the description does not state 'use first' or exclude any contexts. For an overview tool, this is minimally adequate.

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