Philippine-Geocoding

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It states it's a 'Get' operation (implying read-only) but doesn't disclose any behavioral traits like rate limits, authentication requirements, pagination, error conditions, or what format the data returns. For a tool with no annotation coverage, this is insufficient.

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, clear sentence with zero wasted words. It's appropriately sized for a simple lookup tool and front-loads the core purpose immediately.

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 tool with no annotations, no output schema, and 0% schema description coverage, the description is incomplete. It doesn't explain what the tool returns (list format, data structure), error handling, or important constraints. Given the rich sibling tool ecosystem, more context about this tool's specific role is needed.

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 description adds that the parameter is for a 'specific province', which provides context beyond the schema's bare 'provinceCode' string. However, with 0% schema description coverage and only 1 parameter, this minimal addition doesn't fully compensate - it doesn't explain what format provinceCode should be (e.g., numeric code, abbreviation) or provide examples.

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 verb 'Get' and the resource 'all cities and municipalities within a specific province'. It distinguishes from siblings like 'get_province_cities' or 'get_province_municipalities' by specifying both cities AND municipalities, but doesn't explicitly contrast with them.

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 guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives is provided. With many sibling tools for geographic data retrieval (like get_province_cities, get_province_municipalities, get_cities, etc.), the description offers no context about when this specific combination tool is preferred.

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