select_spread

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

The description lacks behavioral details: it does not specify whether selection replaces the current selection, affects the user interface, or is a programmatic action. No annotations are provided to supplement, so the description carries full burden and fails to disclose key traits.

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, concise sentence with no fluff. It earns its place but could include slightly more detail without becoming verbose.

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?

The tool has two parameters, no output schema, and no annotations. The description is too sparse to provide complete context for an AI agent to understand selection behavior or the tool's role among many sibling 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 description coverage is 50% (by context), but the description adds no parameter meaning beyond the schema. The schema already describes spreadIndex and selectionMode. Given the moderate coverage, the description does not compensate, but it also does not mislead.

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 states the verb 'select' and resource 'spread', clearly indicating the tool's action and object. It distinguishes from siblings like 'select_page' or 'get_spread_info' by naming a different resource.

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 such as 'select_page' or 'set_spread_properties'. There is no when-to-use, when-not-to-use, or mention of prerequisites.

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