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Read-onlyIdempotent

Generate an AI summary of any ServiceNow record, such as incidents or change requests, by providing the table name and record's system ID.

Instructions

Generate an AI summary of any record using Now Assist (latest release: sn_assist/skill/summarize)

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
tableYesTable name (e.g., "incident", "change_request")
sys_idYesSystem ID of the record
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already indicate readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and openWorldHint=true. The description adds no behavioral disclosure beyond stating it uses AI, omitting details like output format, performance, or limitations.

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 sentence with parenthetical version info, effectively concise but could benefit from slight restructuring for clarity.

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 simple tool with no output schema, the description omits what the summary looks like or how it is returned, leaving ambiguity for the AI agent.

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 coverage is 100% with both parameters (table and sys_id) described. The description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema.

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 states the tool generates an AI summary of any record using Now Assist, distinguishing it from sibling tools that handle records differently.

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 description implies usage for generating summaries but lacks explicit guidance on when to use vs sibling tools, such as when not to use or alternative approaches.

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

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