cnki_co_navigate

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

The description discloses key behaviors: navigating the specified tab, defaulting to the user page, and waiting for manual CAPTCHA completion. These are important side effects for the agent to know, though it does not mention potential failures or timeouts.

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 concise, consisting of two clear sentences with no redundant information. It effectively communicates the core function and a critical behavioral note.

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?

The description is self-contained for the tool's purpose. It omits return values or error handling, but for a navigation command that waits on user interaction, this is acceptable. It does not differentiate from cnki_co_open, but that is not essential for local completeness.

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 schema already provides descriptions for both parameters. The description adds meaningful context by explaining the default behavior of the 'index' parameter (defaults to user page), enriching the parameter 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?

The description clearly states the action (navigate) and the target (specified tab, default user page) to a URL, and explicitly mentions CAPTCHA handling. It distinguishes the tool's primary function without ambiguity.

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 does not provide guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like cnki_co_open or cnki_co_click. It only explains the mechanism, not the selection criteria.

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