create_scout

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

With no annotations, the description carries full burden. It discloses core behavior (creates scout, monitors, alerts) but omits details like required permissions, reversibility, or side effects. Adequate but not thorough.

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 short, front-loaded with action and purpose, and includes examples. Efficient but could be improved by adding parameter guidance without losing conciseness.

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 10 parameters and a complex domain, the description is incomplete. It neglects to explain optional parameters like webhook_url, output_fields, or start_timestamp, and doesn't mention the output schema. Significant gaps.

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 coverage is 0%; description fails to explain any of the 10 parameters, including the required 'query'. No additional meaning provided beyond the schema. Parameter documentation is completely absent.

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 'Create', resource 'scout', and purpose 'continuous web monitoring, track changes, alert'. Examples clarify use cases. It distinguishes from siblings like delete_scout and list_scouts.

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 setting up new monitoring scouts but lacks explicit when-to-use, when-not-to-use, or alternatives. No guidance relative to siblings beyond the context.

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