spiral_reflect

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

No annotations provided, so description must carry behavioral disclosure. It mentions 'potentially advance spiral phase' implying a state change, but does not explain what 'deepen reflection' means, side effects, or whether it is read-only or destructive.

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?

A single sentence is efficient, but lacks structure and clarity. It is not wastefully long, but the description is too vague to be effective.

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 complexity (1 param, no output schema, no annotations), the description should provide more context. It does not explain return values, what 'advance spiral phase' means, or how it differs from similar reflection tools.

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%, with parameter 'observation' having description 'What you observed'. Tool description adds no extra semantics beyond the schema, meeting baseline but not exceeding.

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?

Description 'Deepen reflection and potentially advance spiral phase' is vague. It uses a verb phrase but the resource (reflection? spiral phase?) is unclear. Does not distinguish from siblings like 'record_reflections' or 'reflection_ack'.

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 guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. Many reflection-related siblings exist, but no 'when to use' or 'when not to use' context is provided.

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