quick_check

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

No annotations provided, and description doesn't disclose behavioral traits such as whether it performs network calls, data scope, or limitations. 'Without full details' is vague.

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?

Single sentence conveying the tool's core purpose efficiently with no extraneous words.

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?

No output schema; description mentions counts and risk breakdown but lacks details on return structure. Adequate for a simple overview tool but could be more complete.

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 covers the 'path' parameter with a description; tool description does not add any new semantics beyond that. Baseline 3 applies.

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 clearly states it provides a quick license overview with counts and risk breakdown, distinguishing from sibling tools like scan_licenses which likely provide full details.

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 explicit when-to-use vs alternatives, but the phrase 'without full details' implies it's for quick insights rather than comprehensive analysis. Sibling tools exist but no differentiation.

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