togglePower

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. 'Toggle' implies a state-changing operation, but the description doesn't clarify whether this requires specific permissions, what happens if the amplifier is already in the desired state, or if there are any rate limits or side effects. For a mutation tool with zero annotation coverage, this is inadequate.

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, efficient sentence that directly states the tool's function without unnecessary words. It's perfectly front-loaded and wastes no space, making it ideal for quick comprehension.

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?

For a power control tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is insufficient. It doesn't explain what 'toggle' means operationally, what the expected outcome is, or how this differs from the explicit powerOn/powerOff siblings. Given the mutation nature and lack of structured behavioral information, more context is needed.

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 tool has zero parameters, and schema description coverage is 100% (though trivial since there are no parameters). The description appropriately doesn't discuss parameters since none exist, meeting the baseline expectation for parameterless tools.

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 'Toggle amplifier power state' clearly states the verb ('toggle') and resource ('amplifier power state'), making the purpose immediately understandable. However, it doesn't distinguish this tool from its siblings 'powerOff' and 'powerOn', which are more specific power control alternatives.

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 'powerOff' or 'powerOn'. It doesn't mention prerequisites, side effects, or appropriate contexts, leaving the agent to guess when this toggle operation is preferred over explicit on/off commands.

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