activate_tools

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

With no annotations, description discloses that activation makes tools appear immediately and suggests direct invocation if not. Lacks details on side effects or permissions, but adequately covers expected behavior.

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?

Multiple sentences but no waste; core action front-loaded. Could be slightly shorter, but structure is effective.

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 simple input, no output schema, the description explains activation behavior, usage pattern, and recovery step, making it fully self-contained.

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%, but description adds context by referencing search_tools as source for names, reinforcing parameter meaning 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?

Description clearly states the tool dynamically registers tools by name, and distinguishes from siblings like search_tools and call_tool. It also compares to boost_profile, providing clear purpose.

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?

Explicitly says to use after search_tools, notes it's usually enough without boost_profile, and provides fallback using call_tool if activation fails.

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