clone_profile

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It only states 'Creates', implying mutation, but does not disclose any behavioral traits such as required permissions, side effects, or reversibility. This is insufficient for a safe agent invocation.

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 concise sentence with no extraneous text. However, its brevity may sacrifice completeness, making it slightly less than optimal 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?

The description lacks important context such as how the clone works (e.g., which properties are copied), what the new profile's name corresponds to, and what the return value is. Given the presence of nested parameters and no output schema, the description is incomplete for an agent to fully understand the tool's behavior.

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 100%, so baseline is 3. The description adds no parameter information beyond what the schema provides. The 'body' parameter is described as 'Profile' in the schema, but the description does not elaborate on its meaning or usage.

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 verb 'Creates' and the resource 'a new profile from another one', indicating a clone operation. It distinguishes from sibling tools like create_profile (which creates from scratch) and clone_role (which clones a role).

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 implies usage for duplicating an existing profile, but lacks explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance. No alternatives or prerequisites are mentioned, leaving it to implied context.

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