textile_get_state

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

With no annotations, the description must carry behavioral disclosure, and 'Get' reasonably implies a non-mutating read. It adds the useful nuance that this is a 'full snapshot' of slots and notices, but it does not mention potential size, staleness, or any preconditions or side effects.

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?

One succinct sentence with no filler; the key resource term 'full snapshot' is front-loaded and every word contributes.

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 zero-parameter read-only tool, the description is adequate: it names the resource and the returned scope. A slightly richer definition might explain what 'slots and notices' are or the snapshot format, but no output schema exists and the operational burden is low.

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 input schema has no parameters, so schema coverage is trivially complete and the default baseline of 4 applies. The description does not need to clarify parameters; it only identifies the resource being returned.

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 uses the specific verb 'Get' and names a concrete resource ('full snapshot of the sensory blackboard state slots and notices'), so an agent knows what data is being returned. It does not explicitly contrast with the similar siblings textile_get_engine_state and textile_get_sensory_state, so it lacks sibling differentiation.

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?

There is no guidance on when to call this tool versus alternatives; the description only states the operation. 'Full snapshot' hints at use when complete state is needed, but no explicit context, exclusion, or alternative is provided.

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