license_status

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

With no annotations, the description carries full burden. It adequately discloses that the tool checks activation state, email, device count, and offline/online status. It implies a read-only operation with no destructive effects, which aligns with 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?

The description is a single, well-structured sentence of 15 words. It is front-loaded with the main action and lists specific outputs, containing 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?

Given the tool's simplicity (no parameters, no output schema), the description is thorough. It covers the key aspects of license status and is complete for an agent to understand what the tool returns.

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?

The tool has zero parameters, so the description need not explain them. The schema coverage is 100% (no parameters), and the description adds value by specifying what information is returned, compensating for the lack of an output 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's purpose: checking ClearJSON Pro license status, listing specific details like activation state, email, device count, and offline/online status. It uses a specific verb and resource, and it easily distinguishes from sibling tools like activate_license and deactivate_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?

The description implies use for license status queries but does not explicitly provide when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance. It lacks exclusions or alternatives, relying on the tool name and sibling list for context.

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