analyze_pattern_local

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

No annotations provided, so description must disclose behavior fully. It only states static analysis without browser playback, but omits whether it is read-only, output format, or any side effects. Insufficient for a tool with zero annotation coverage.

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?

Single sentence efficiently communicates the core purpose and key differentiator (no browser playback). 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?

With one parameter and no output schema, the description is minimal but covers the basics. However, it does not explain what the analysis returns or provide usage context (e.g., costs, limitations), leaving gaps for a full understanding.

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 baseline is 3. The description adds context about the analysis type but no additional meaning for the 'pattern' parameter beyond the schema. Adequate but not improved.

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 specifies static analysis of events/cycle, complexity, and optional BPM, and explicitly excludes browser playback. This makes the purpose clear, though it does not explicitly state it is for patterns (implied by parameter name).

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?

No explicit guidance on when to use this tool vs alternatives like 'analyze' or 'validate_pattern_local'. The mention of 'without browser playback' hints at a scenario but does not name sibling tools or provide criteria.

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