convert_data_storage

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

No annotations are provided, so the description bears full responsibility. It includes a vague 'Returns: {input}' which is confusing and likely a placeholder. It omits details about precision, rounding, or side effects. The tool's behavior is not transparent.

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?

Two sentences, front-loaded with purpose, but the second sentence 'Returns: {input}' is uninformative and appears to be a placeholder, diminishing clarity. It is concise but not fully clear.

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?

Given the complexity of digital storage unit conversion with binary/decimal distinction, the description is minimal. It does not explain which units are binary vs decimal, nor how the conversion is performed. An output schema may exist but is not visible, and the description does not compensate for gaps.

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 coverage is 100%, so baseline is 3. The description adds no extra meaning to parameters beyond what the schema provides (value, from with enums, to with enums). No syntax or usage context is added.

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 'Convert between digital storage units (binary and decimal)', specifying the verb 'convert' and the resource 'digital storage units'. It distinguishes from sibling tools like convert_angle, convert_area, etc., by targeting a specific domain.

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 implies usage for digital storage conversion and references list_bundles for related calculators, but it does not provide explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus other convert tools or when to choose binary vs decimal units.

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