mp_navigate

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

With no annotations, the description should disclose behavioral traits. It only lists navigation types but omits side effects, failure modes, or required permissions. The agent is not informed about potentially destructive actions like reLaunch or switchTab.

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 brief (one sentence) but fails to balance conciseness with informativeness. While it avoids verbosity, it lacks critical details, making it under-specified rather than efficiently concise.

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 complexity (5 parameters including a nested connection object with 15 subfields) and no output schema, the description is severely incomplete. It does not explain the connection parameter, which is essential for navigation, nor does it describe the behavior of waitMs or return values.

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 0%, and the description provides no explanations for parameters like path, query, connection, or waitMs. The agent must rely on external knowledge to understand how to fill these fields, making the tool difficult to use correctly.

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 tool's purpose: navigating within a mini-program. It lists all supported navigation types (navigateTo, redirectTo, reLaunch, switchTab, navigateBack), making it distinct from sibling tools like mp_ensureConnection or mp_currentPage.

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, nor does it mention prerequisites like establishing a connection via mp_ensureConnection first. The description leaves the agent to infer usage from the enum values alone.

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