oracle_poll_status

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It effectively describes the polling behavior, timing recommendations, and status-based outcomes ('approved', 'rejected', 'expired'). However, it doesn't mention error handling, rate limits, or authentication requirements, leaving some behavioral aspects unspecified.

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 extremely efficient with three sentences that each serve distinct purposes: stating the core function, providing polling guidance, and specifying expiration handling. There is zero wasted text, and the most critical information appears first.

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 single-parameter polling tool with no output schema, the description provides excellent context about the polling behavior, timing, and status outcomes. However, it doesn't describe the return format or what data the status check actually provides beyond the three mentioned states, which leaves some uncertainty about the tool's complete behavior.

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 100%, so the schema already documents the request_id parameter. The description adds context by mentioning this is 'returned by oracle_validate', which provides useful semantic linkage but doesn't add significant technical details beyond what the schema provides. This meets the baseline for high schema coverage.

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 clearly states the specific action ('Check the current status') and resource ('a validation request previously submitted via oracle_validate'), distinguishing it from its sibling oracle_validate. It explicitly identifies what the tool does and what it operates on.

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 explicit usage instructions: 'Poll every 10-15 seconds until status is "approved" or "rejected"' and 'If "expired", the human did not respond in time — abort the action.' It gives clear timing guidance and specific conditions for when to stop polling or abort, which is comprehensive guidance for when and how to use this tool.

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