copy_to_clipboard

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

No annotations are present, so the description bears full responsibility for disclosing behavioral traits. It does not mention that clipboard content will be overwritten or any permission requirements, which are critical for a clipboard-modifying tool.

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 short sentence, which is concise but at the expense of important details. It is not verbose, yet leaves gaps that could be filled without significant length increase.

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, the description should still cover key aspects like side effects (clipboard overwrite), compatibility (text only?), and any prerequisites. It fails to provide a complete picture, especially without annotations or output schema.

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 has one parameter 'data' with no description and 0% schema description coverage. The description's phrase 'copy data to clipboard' adds only minimal context that the parameter is the content to copy, but does not clarify format, size limits, or type restrictions.

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 'copy data to clipboard' clearly states the action and target resource. It implicitly distinguishes from sibling paste tools by specifying 'copy' rather than 'paste'.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives like paste_from_clipboard or paste_image_from_clipboard. The context signals show siblings exist, but the description offers no usage direction.

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