Activate license key

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

Description adds value beyond annotations: 'Verified offline' and 'Unblocks writes for commercial use' provide behavioral context that annotations (idempotentHint, destructiveHint) don't capture. No contradictions.

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 concise sentences front-load the action, then add key context. No wasted words.

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 simple activation tool with one parameter and no output schema, the description covers purpose, behavior, and effect completely. No 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?

Input schema already fully describes the single 'key' parameter with 100% coverage. Description doesn't add extra semantics beyond the schema.

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?

Clearly states it activates a commercial license key, with specific verb 'activate' and resource 'license key'. Distinguishes from sibling 'request_commercial_license'.

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?

States it's for activating a license key received from licensor. Doesn't explicitly exclude other uses but context is clear. Lacks explicit when-not-to-use or alternatives.

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