get_search_weights

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

With no annotations, the description should disclose behavioral traits such as authentication requirements, cost, or return value. It only implies a read operation via 'Get', but fails to mention that the output is likely a JSON object of weights or that the operation is safe.

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 with 7 words, which is concise but lacks structure. It conveys the basic purpose but omits important details that could fit without increasing length significantly.

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 the tool's simplicity (get operation with no effective parameters and no output schema), the description is incomplete. It does not explain what the weights represent, how they are used, or what the response format is, leaving the agent with insufficient information for reliable invocation.

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 one required parameter 'input' which is an empty object with no properties. Schema description coverage is 0%. The description adds no meaning to this parameter, leaving the agent unsure why it is required or what to provide. It could have been omitted entirely.

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 action ('Get') and resource ('search result ranking weights'), and the tool name 'get_search_weights' matches. The presence of a sibling 'update_search_weights' helps distinguish this as a read operation, but the description itself does not further differentiate from other get tools.

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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'reinit_search' or 'force_reindex_search'. There is no mention of prerequisites or exclusions, leaving the agent without context for appropriate usage.

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