get_snapshot

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

No annotations exist, so the description carries full behavioral burden. It only says the snapshot is 'derived' and 'accepted-state,' but does not disclose whether the snapshot is cached, computed on demand, read-only by design, or subject to staleness. No side effects or access requirements are mentioned.

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 concise sentence with no filler, front-loading the action and object. It is efficient, though very sparse and lacking contextual anchors.

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 output schema exists and there are no parameters, the main gap is contextual: the description does not explain what an 'accepted-state snapshot' is or when to query it relative to the many sibling tools. The one-line description is insufficient for an agent navigating a large toolset.

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 tool has zero parameters and its schema is empty, so the description cannot add parameter meaning. Per the zero-parameter baseline, this is appropriate and the description does not mislead.

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 states the verb and resource: 'Return the derived accepted-state snapshot.' However, 'derived accepted-state' is domain-specific and not explained, and the description does not distinguish this snapshot tool from sibling query tools like get_team_board or get_contract_detail.

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. The description lacks any conditions, exclusions, or mentions of sibling tools, leaving the agent without routing information.

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