dashclaw_optimal_files_manifest

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

Discloses that it persists a plan and returns a manifest with expiration, but lacks explicit disclosure about destructiveness or side effects. Since no annotations are provided, more behavioral details would be beneficial.

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 that efficiently communicate purpose, return type, CLI usage, and expiration with no extraneous information.

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?

Covers purpose, return shape, expiration, and CLI command. Missing error scenarios or behavior on repeated calls, but adequate for a simple persist tool with no output schema.

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 both parameters. The description adds minimal semantic value beyond the schema, referencing 'selected Optimal Files entries' but not detailing the format.

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 tool persists a write plan for Optimal Files entries, specifies the return shape, and mentions the associated CLI command, distinguishing it from sibling tools like dashclaw_optimal_files_preview.

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?

Provides guidance on how to use the result (CLI command) and notes the 24h expiration, but does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives or when not to use it.

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