diagnose_antivirus_impact

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

With no annotations, the description carries full burden. It states detection and reading actions (non-destructive) but does not detail potential side effects, required privileges, or operational impact beyond the stated actions.

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?

Two concise front-loaded sentences with no redundant information. Every sentence adds value and the structure is efficient.

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 moderately complete: it explains the tool's actions but lacks return value details. Since there is no output schema, the description should inform about output format or content, which it does not.

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 0 parameters with 100% coverage. Since no parameters exist, the baseline is 4. The description adds no parameter details, which is acceptable as there are none to describe.

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 it detects running antivirus/EDR products, reads exclusion rules, and checks dev hot paths coverage. This is a specific verb+resource description that distinguishes it from sibling tools focusing on other system aspects like RAM, storage, or thermal analysis.

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 usage for antivirus impact analysis but does not explicitly state when to use versus alternatives. No scenarios or exclusions are mentioned, providing only implied context.

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