Server Quality Checklist

Tool Scores

• delete_leaveC
  2.6/5.0
  Behavior2/5

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

  With no annotations, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It states that a record is deleted, but does not mention irreversibility, authorization requirements, behavior for missing records, or whether the operation can be partially applied across the date range.

  Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

  Conciseness4/5

  Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

  The description is a single, efficient sentence with no filler or repetition. It is arguably too sparse overall, but as far as structure and wording are concerned, it is appropriately compact.

  Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

  Completeness2/5

  Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

  For a destructive tool with no annotations and three minimally described parameters, the description is too thin. While an output schema exists, the description still omits essential context such as what identifies the target leave record and what consequences deletion has.

  Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

  Parameters1/5

  Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

  Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description adds almost no meaning to employee_id, start_date, or end_date. It does not clarify that these parameters identify the leave record to delete, nor does it specify date formats or matching semantics.

  Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

  Purpose4/5

  Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

  The description uses a specific verb ('Delete') and resource ('leave record') and ties it to an employee, making the core action unmistakable. It does not explicitly contrast with sibling tools, but the only delete operation among the listed siblings is clearly this one.

  Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

  Usage Guidelines2/5

  Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

  No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as add_leave or list_leaves_for_employee. There are no exclusions, prerequisites, or context clues beyond the action itself.

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

• add_leaveC
  2.8/5.0
  Behavior2/5

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

  No annotations are provided, so the description must carry the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only says 'add', which implies a write operation, but does not mention validation, duplicate behavior, authorization needs, or what happens on success or failure.

  Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

  Conciseness4/5

  Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

  The single sentence is extremely concise, front-loaded with the action, and free of filler. However, the brevity contributes to under-specification in other dimensions.

  Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

  Completeness2/5

  Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

  A 4-parameter create tool with no annotations and no parameter documentation needs more contextual coverage. The output schema may define return values, but prerequisites, date formats, leave-type vocabulary, and duplicate or overlap behavior are all absent.

  Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

  Parameters1/5

  Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

  Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description does not compensate. employee_id, start_date, end_date, and leave_type are only listed as names; there is no explanation of date format, employee identity requirements, allowed leave types, or value semantics.

  Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

  Purpose5/5

  Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

  The description clearly identifies the action 'add', the object 'leave record', and the recipient 'for an employee'. This distinguishes it from add_employee and the list/delete siblings without ambiguity.

  Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

  Usage Guidelines2/5

  Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

  The description gives no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor any conditions like employee existence, date validation, or overlapping leave handling. Usage is only implied by the tool name.

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

• add_employeeB
  3.4/5.0
  Behavior2/5

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

  With no annotations provided, the description carries the full behavioral burden. It only signals mutation via the verb 'Add' and does not disclose duplicate handling, idempotency, employee_id uniqueness requirements, or any side effects beyond creating an employee.

  Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

  Conciseness5/5

  Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

  The description is a single, front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. It is appropriately sized for a simple create operation.

  Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

  Completeness3/5

  Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

  The tool is simple with two required scalar parameters and an output schema, so the basic invocation can be derived. However, missing behavioral context, usage guidance, and parameter semantics leave gaps that are not covered by annotations.

  Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

  Parameters2/5

  Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

  Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description adds no meaning to the 'name' and 'employee_id' parameters beyond their bare titles. The parameter names are self-explanatory, but the description does not compensate for the missing schema descriptions.

  Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

  Purpose5/5

  Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

  The description states a specific action ('Add'), a concrete resource ('a new employee'), and the system context ('leave management system'). This clearly differentiates it from siblings like add_leave and list_employees by target resource.

  Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

  Usage Guidelines3/5

  Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

  The intended usage is implied by the verb and resource: use this when an employee needs to be added. However, there is no explicit when-to-use/when-not-to-use guidance and no mention of alternatives, so the agent must infer selection context.

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

• list_leaves_for_employeeA
  3.6/5.0
  Behavior3/5

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

  With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden. 'List' implies a read-only operation, and 'for a single employee' clarifies scope. However, it does not disclose behavior such as whether entries are ordered, filtered by date range, or what happens when the employee_id is invalid.

  Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

  Conciseness5/5

  Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

  One short sentence states the action, resource, and scope with no filler or redundancy. Every word earns its place.

  Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

  Completeness4/5

  Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

  For a simple one-parameter read tool with an output schema, the description is mostly sufficient for an agent to invoke it correctly. It names the relevant entity and scope, though it could briefly mention what qualifies as 'all leave entries.'

  Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

  Parameters3/5

  Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

  Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate. It does connect the purpose to a single employee, which maps to the required employee_id parameter, but it does not clarify the expected format or semantics of employee_id beyond what the property name itself suggests.

  Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

  Purpose5/5

  Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

  The description uses a specific verb ('List') and clear resource ('all leave entries') scoped to a single employee. It is immediately distinct from siblings like list_employees and add_leave, so an agent can tell what it does without opening the schema.

  Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

  Usage Guidelines2/5

  Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

  There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, no mention of prerequisites (e.g., employee must exist), and no statements about what this tool does not do. The context must be inferred entirely from the tool name and sibling list.

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

• list_employeesA
  3.7/5.0
  Behavior2/5

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

  No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It does not mention whether the call is read-only, whether pagination or limits apply, whether any authorization is required, or whether it returns a full collection or partial results. 'List' implies read-only, but this is not explicitly stated.

  Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

  Conciseness5/5

  Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

  The description is a single, direct sentence with no filler. It immediately states the action and resource, making it optimally front-loaded and easy for an agent to parse.

  Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

  Completeness5/5

  Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

  Given the tool has no parameters, a clear one-sentence purpose, and an output schema for return values, the description is sufficiently complete for a simple listing operation. There are no complex inputs or behaviors that would require additional explanation.

  Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

  Parameters4/5

  Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

  The tool has zero parameters, so there is no schema burden for the description to carry. The schema is fully complete at 100% coverage, and the description adds no unnecessary parameter detail.

  Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

  Purpose5/5

  Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

  The description states a specific verb ('List') and resource ('all employees'), making the tool's function unambiguous. It clearly distinguishes this tool from sibling tools like add_employee, add_leave, and delete_leave, all of which imply different operations.

  Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

  Usage Guidelines2/5

  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 alternatives such as list_leaves_for_employee. There are no explicit conditions, exclusions, or context clues beyond the basic 'list all employees' statement.

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