API Monitor MCP
Click on "Deploy Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@API Monitor MCPattach API Monitor to notepad.exe and start live capture"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
Rohitab API Monitor MCP
MCP bridge for the installed Rohitab API Monitor on Windows.
Install
claude plugin marketplace add https://github.com/zxcvbbq/API-Monitor-MCP.git
claude plugin install api-monitor-mcp@api-monitor-mcp
codex plugin marketplace add zxcvbbq/API-Monitor-MCP
codex plugin add api-monitor-mcp@api-monitor-mcpRelated MCP server: dcc-mcp-renderdoc
Features
Background GUI control, process attach, live capture, filters, and screenshots
Read, validate, search, compare, decode, and export
.apmx86/.apmx64Inspect calls, API definitions and types, parameters, returns, payloads, processes, modules, logs, and raw bytes
Local
uv run python .\server.py --self-test
uv run python .\server.py --transport streamable-http --port 8745Set APIMONITOR_HOME if the app is installed elsewhere.
Available Tools
59 toolsapi_monitor_add_display_filterC
Add a Rohitab Display Filter through its background GUI dialog.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| field | Yes | ||
| value | Yes | ||
| action | No | Show | |
| operator | Yes | ||
| ignore_case | No | ||
| architecture | No | x64 | |
| window_handle | No | ||
| timeout_seconds | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. It discloses that the tool operates through a background GUI dialog, which is useful context, but does not describe side effects, required GUI state, reversibility, permissions, timeout behavior, or error conditions for this mutation-like operation.
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, front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. It is appropriately concise, though it may be too minimal given the tool's complexity.
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?
With 8 parameters, 0% schema description coverage, no annotations, and no parameter guidance in the description, the definition is incomplete. The output schema exists, so return values need not be explained, but the description still omits essential invocation details.
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% for all 8 parameters, and the description adds no parameter-level meaning. Terms like 'field', 'operator', 'value', 'ignore_case', and 'window_handle' are left entirely unexplained, so an agent cannot infer expected formats or constraints from the description.
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 a specific verb and resource: 'Add a Rohitab Display Filter.' It also mentions the mechanism ('through its background GUI dialog'), which helps distinguish it from generic GUI action siblings. However, it does not explicitly differentiate itself from related filter or GUI tools, so it falls short of a 5.
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?
There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as api_monitor_gui_action or other API monitor tools. The description only says what it does, not when or why an agent should choose it over siblings.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
api_monitor_attach_processC
Select a running process and start monitoring it in Rohitab's background GUI.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| pid | Yes | ||
| architecture | No | x64 | |
| process_name | No | ||
| timeout_seconds | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full burden. It says monitoring happens 'in Rohitab's background GUI', which is minor context, but says nothing about required privileges, what happens if the PID is invalid, how timeout_seconds behaves, or whether the attachment persists until detach_all is called.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence with no filler — the action and target come first. It is efficient, though quite terse for the amount of undocumented surface it needs to cover.
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?
An output schema exists, so return values need not be described, but the definition still lacks parameter meaning, behavioral constraints, and sibling differentiation for a tool with four params and zero schema coverage.
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% for four parameters. The description only implies the target process, giving no meaning for architecture, process_name, or timeout_seconds, and no format/expectation for pid beyond 'running process'.
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 gives a specific verb ('select', 'start monitoring') and resource ('a running process'), which is clear on its own. However, it does not distinguish this tool from near-identical siblings such as api_monitor_monitor_process, api_monitor_capture_process, or api_monitor_target_processes, so an agent cannot tell which one to pick from the description alone.
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?
There is no guidance on when to use this versus the many sibling process tools, nor any prerequisites (e.g., permissions, process discovery first). The agent is left to infer usage entirely.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
api_monitor_capture_processC
Capture one executable in the background and save the resulting APMX file.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| start_in | No | ||
| arguments | No | ||
| overwrite | No | ||
| output_path | Yes | ||
| architecture | No | x64 | |
| process_path | Yes | ||
| minimum_calls | No | ||
| timeout_seconds | No | ||
| duration_seconds | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full burden. It adds one useful behavioral trait ('in the background', implying non-blocking execution) and names the output artifact, but says nothing about how the timeout/duration interplay works, what happens on failure, overwrite semantics, or any permission requirements.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence with zero filler, and the key artifact (APMX file) is stated up front. It is efficiently written, though arguably undersized for a 9-parameter tool.
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?
An output schema exists so return values need not be explained, but with 9 parameters at 0% coverage, no annotations, and no explanation of the timing/kill behavior implied by timeout_seconds and duration_seconds, the definition is not complete enough for an agent to invoke it confidently.
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% across 9 parameters, and the description compensates almost nothing. It only obliquely implies process_path and output_path; parameters like timeout_seconds, duration_seconds, minimum_calls, architecture, overwrite, start_in, and arguments are entirely undocumented in both schema and description.
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?
States a specific verb (capture), resource (one executable), and output artifact (APMX file), plus the execution mode (background). However, it does not differentiate itself from close siblings like api_monitor_save_capture, api_monitor_monitor_process, or api_monitor_attach_process, so an agent cannot tell which capture variant to pick from the description alone.
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 when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites, and no named alternatives among the many capture/monitor siblings. Usage must be inferred entirely from the tool name and the single sentence.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
api_monitor_detach_allC
Detach pending Rohitab API Monitor hooks through its background safeguard dialog.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| timeout_seconds | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. It adds one useful detail (operations go 'through its background safeguard dialog'), but omits whether detachment is reversible, what happens to the monitored process, whether it requires elevated permissions, or how the timeout interacts with the dialog.
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?
One compact sentence with the action front-loaded and no filler. It is efficient, though the phrasing 'through its background safeguard dialog' is slightly opaque and could be clearer about the mechanism.
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?
An output schema exists, so return values need not be described, but this is a mutating, annotation-free tool with an undocumented parameter and no guidance on effects or prerequisites. The description leaves material gaps for a safe invocation decision.
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 never mentions timeout_seconds. The single parameter's semantics (what it bounds, whether it aborts the safeguard dialog) must be guessed entirely from its name and default.
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?
States a specific verb (detach) and resource (Rohitab API Monitor hooks) with scope implied by the 'all' in the name and 'pending hooks' in the text. An agent can tell this apart from attach-oriented siblings, though it never explicitly names a contrasting alternative.
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?
There is no explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance. The phrase 'pending ... hooks' hints at a precondition but the agent is left to infer when this is preferable to siblings like api_monitor_monitoring_control or api_monitor_process_control.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
api_monitor_gui_actionD
Act on a Rohitab GUI control using background Win32 messages.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| text | No | ||
| title | No | ||
| action | Yes | ||
| handle | No | ||
| class_name | No | ||
| control_id | No | ||
| window_title | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description must carry behavioral disclosure. It reveals the background Win32 message mechanism, which is useful context, but does not describe whether actions are destructive, what permissions are needed, what happens on failure, or what state changes occur.
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 front-loaded sentence with no filler, so it is concise. However, it is so terse that it omits essential structure and detail for a 7-parameter tool.
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 tool has 7 parameters with no schema descriptions, no annotations, and many sibling GUI tools. The one-sentence description provides no parameter meanings, no usage context, and no behavioral detail, making it wholly inadequate for correct invocation.
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 explains none of the 7 parameters. It does not clarify the valid values for 'action', the role of 'handle', 'control_id', 'class_name', 'window_title', 'text', or 'title'.
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 says it will 'Act on a Rohitab GUI control' but 'Act' is a vague verb that does not specify what operations are possible. It does not distinguish this tool from the many sibling GUI tools such as api_monitor_gui_click_point, api_monitor_gui_key, api_monitor_gui_select, or api_monitor_window_control.
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?
There is no guidance about when to use this tool versus the numerous other GUI-related tools. The phrase 'using background Win32 messages' hints at a mechanism but does not explain when that mechanism is preferred or what alternatives exist.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
api_monitor_gui_click_pointC
Click a point inside an exact Rohitab control without foregrounding it.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| x | Yes | ||
| y | Yes | ||
| button | No | left | |
| window_title | No | ||
| control_handle | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full burden. It does disclose one genuinely useful trait beyond the schema: the click occurs without foregrounding/activating the target window. However, it says nothing about permissions, whether the point is control-relative or screen-relative, or whether the window must exist beforehand.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence with no filler, so nothing needs to be cut. It is arguably too terse for a 5-parameter GUI automation tool, which slightly limits its usefulness despite the efficient form.
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?
An output schema exists so return values need not be explained, but for a 5-parameter, zero-coverage, annotation-free tool the description is substantially incomplete: no parameter coverage, no usage routing, and no behavioral caveats beyond the non-foregrounding note.
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% across 5 parameters, so the description must compensate. It only loosely implies that x/y are the click point and that control_handle designates the target control; the 'button' parameter (default 'left') and 'window_title' are never addressed, leaving half the surface undocumented.
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 a specific verb ('Click') and target ('a point inside an exact Rohitab control'), and adds a distinguishing modifier ('without foregrounding it') that separates it from generic UI action tools. It lacks explicit naming of the closest sibling (api_monitor_gui_action), so an agent must infer the boundary.
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?
There is no explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance, nor any named alternative such as api_monitor_gui_action or api_monitor_gui_key. The 'without foregrounding it' phrase hints at a use case (background/automated clicking) but never states the condition under which this tool should be chosen.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
api_monitor_gui_keyC
Send one navigation key to an exact Rohitab control in the background.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| key | Yes | ||
| modifiers | No | ||
| window_title | No | ||
| control_handle | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full behavioral burden. It does disclose two real traits: the action targets a specific control handle and runs 'in the background' (no window activation/focus stealing), and that it sends exactly one key per call. It says nothing about permissions, failure modes when the handle is stale, or how modifiers interact, leaving meaningful gaps.
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?
A single tight sentence with the action front-loaded and no filler. It is efficient, though the brevity edges into under-specification rather than deliberate 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?
An output schema exists, so return values need not be explained. However, for a no-annotation GUI-action tool with 0% parameter coverage and four sibling GUI tools, the definition omits control-handle acquisition, foreground/background implications, and whether the key is a literal character or a named key — too much is missing for correct invocation.
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% across 4 parameters, so the description must compensate and largely does not. It loosely maps to 'key' (the navigation key) and 'control_handle' ('exact Rohitab control'), but 'modifiers' and 'window_title' are undocumented anywhere, and no accepted key values or format are given.
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 gives a specific verb+resource ('Send one navigation key') and names the target ('an exact Rohitab control'), which distinguishes it from siblings like api_monitor_gui_click_point or api_monitor_gui_scroll that operate on coordinates or scroll rather than discrete keys. It stops short of explicitly naming or contrasting with those siblings, so it is clear but not sibling-differentiating.
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?
There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus the many other GUI-interaction siblings (gui_action, gui_click_point, gui_select, gui_select_option, window_control). The phrase 'one navigation key' implies a single-key-per-call scope, but no conditions, prerequisites, or alternatives are stated.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
api_monitor_gui_listsC
Read Rohitab list views through background Windows UI Automation.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | ||
| window_title | No | ||
| window_handle | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full burden, but it does disclose one meaningful trait: the read happens 'through background Windows UI Automation', implying non-intrusive access that does not bring the window to the foreground. It does not say what happens when no matching window exists, whether it blocks, or how the returned list is bounded.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence with no filler; the verb and resource lead. It is terse rather than verbose, though the terseness edges into under-specification rather than tightly earned brevity.
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?
An output schema exists so return values need not be described, but the tool is a 3-parameter GUI reader with zero annotation and zero schema-description coverage, and the description supplies no targeting semantics, no limits behavior, and no failure conditions. An agent knows roughly what the tool is for but not how to call it reliably.
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% across three parameters (limit, window_title, window_handle), and the description explains none of them. In particular the choice between window_title and window_handle for targeting, and the meaning/default of limit, are left entirely undocumented.
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 gives a specific verb ('Read') plus a specific resource ('Rohitab list views') and the mechanism ('background Windows UI Automation'), which is more informative than a generic 'read GUI'. It does not, however, explicitly distinguish itself from close siblings like api_monitor_gui_read or api_monitor_gui_tree, leaving the agent to infer that 'list views' means tabular control contents specifically.
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?
There is no statement of when to use this tool versus the many sibling GUI readers/tree inspectors, nor any prerequisites (e.g. that the Rohitab window must already be open). The agent must guess at call conditions.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
api_monitor_gui_readC
Read one Rohitab GUI control without focusing or raising the window.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| title | No | ||
| handle | No | ||
| max_chars | No | ||
| class_name | No | ||
| control_id | No | ||
| window_title | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full burden, and it does disclose one meaningful behavioral trait: it reads without focusing or raising the window, which matters for non-intrusive GUI automation. However it says nothing about permissions, failure modes when the control is not found, or what kind of value is read (text vs. state).
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?
A single tight sentence with the core action front-loaded and no filler. It is efficient, though it is terse to the point of leaving structured-field gaps unfilled elsewhere.
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?
An output schema exists, so return values need not be explained, but for a 6-parameter tool with zero annotation and zero schema-description coverage the description omits how to identify the control and what happens on failure. The gaps are too large for the complexity involved.
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% across six parameters (title, handle, class_name, control_id, window_title, max_chars) and the description supplies no parameter semantics beyond implying that a single control is targeted. It does not explain the relationship or precedence among handle, control_id, class_name, and window_title, nor what max_chars truncation means.
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 gives a specific verb+resource ('Read one Rohitab GUI control') and a scope qualifier ('one', 'without focusing or raising the window'). It is clear what it does, though it does not distinguish itself from siblings like api_monitor_gui_tree, api_monitor_gui_lists, or api_monitor_window_control that also inspect GUI state.
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?
There is no statement of when to use this tool versus the many GUI-oriented siblings (gui_tree, gui_lists, gui_select, window_control), nor any precondition such as whether the target window must already exist or be attached. Usage must be inferred entirely from the name.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
api_monitor_gui_screenshotC
Capture an API Monitor window in the background as a PNG data URL.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| max_width | No | ||
| max_height | No | ||
| window_title | No | ||
| window_handle | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description must carry the behavioral burden. It usefully discloses that capture happens in the background and returns a PNG data URL, but says nothing about failure modes, which window is targeted by default, or permission requirements.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence with no filler. It is efficient, though the extreme brevity contributes to the gaps in parameter and usage coverage.
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?
Output schema exists, so return format need not be restated, but for a 4-parameter tool with zero schema coverage and no usage guidance the description is insufficient. It leaves window selection, sizing behavior, and when-to-use unspecified.
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?
All four parameters have 0% schema description coverage and the description compensates for none of them. It does not explain the window_title vs window_handle selection logic or how max_width/max_height affect the output, so the distinction between window-selection parameters is left to guesswork.
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 gives a specific verb (capture), a clear resource (an API Monitor window), and the output format (PNG data URL). The phrase 'in the background' distinguishes it somewhat from foreground GUI tools, though it does not name a specific sibling alternative.
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?
There is no guidance on when to use this versus the many sibling capture tools (api_monitor_save_capture, api_monitor_gui_tree, api_monitor_gui_read). An agent must infer the use case entirely from the name and description.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
api_monitor_gui_scrollC
Scroll an exact Rohitab control in the background.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| amount | No | ||
| direction | Yes | ||
| window_title | No | ||
| control_handle | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. 'In the background' does disclose one meaningful trait (it does not require the window to be foregrounded), but there is no information about required control types, failure behavior, permissions, or whether the scroll persists/wraps.
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?
It is a single short sentence with no padding, but the brevity reflects under-specification rather than efficient communication. Nothing is front-loaded beyond the bare verb-object, and no operative detail follows.
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?
An output schema exists, so return values need not be described. Still, for a GUI-mutating tool with zero annotation coverage and zero parameter documentation, the description omits everything an agent needs: valid direction values, control identification rules, and background-execution constraints.
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% across four parameters, and the description compensates for none of it. Critically, 'direction' has no enum and no documented accepted values, and 'control_handle' vs 'window_title' precedence is unexplained, leaving the agent unable to form a valid call.
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 gives a specific verb ('Scroll') and a resource ('Rohitab control'), which is more than a tautology. However, 'exact Rohitab control' is jargon that doesn't clarify which control or how it is identified, and it does not differentiate this tool from siblings such as api_monitor_gui_select, api_monitor_gui_click_point, or api_monitor_gui_key.
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?
There is no indication of when to use scrolling versus other GUI interaction tools (click, key, select), nor any prerequisites or preconditions. The phrase 'in the background' hints at a usage mode but not at when this tool is the right choice.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
api_monitor_gui_selectB
Select a Rohitab list row by index or text without foregrounding the app.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| query | No | ||
| row_index | No | ||
| list_handle | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full burden, and it does disclose one meaningful trait: the app is not brought to the foreground, so the call is non-disruptive. It says nothing about prerequisites (the list must exist and be populated), side effects of selection (event firing, highlight changes), or failure behavior, which leaves real gaps for a GUI mutation-like action.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence with zero filler; the action, target, and selection modes all appear before the non-foregrounding qualifier. Nothing is wasted.
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?
For a GUI automation tool with a required, undocumented handle parameter and no annotations, the description is thin. An output schema exists so return values need not be described, but the agent still lacks guidance on sourcing list_handle (e.g., via api_monitor_gui_lists) and on selection side effects.
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%, so the description must compensate and mostly does not. 'By index or text' loosely maps to row_index and query, but the required list_handle parameter is never explained, and nothing says how it is obtained or what happens when both query and row_index are supplied.
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?
States a specific verb (Select) and resource (a Rohitab list row) plus the two selection mechanisms (by index or text), so an agent can tell what the tool does without opening the schema. It does not, however, distinguish itself from the nearby sibling api_monitor_gui_select_option, which an agent could plausibly confuse it with.
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?
There is no explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance and no named alternative among the many gui_* siblings. The only implicit signal is the phrase 'without foregrounding the app', which hints at a background/non-disruptive scenario but never states it as a selection rule.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
api_monitor_gui_select_optionC
Select a native Rohitab combo-box option without focusing the window.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| option | Yes | ||
| control_id | Yes | ||
| window_title | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. It does disclose one genuinely useful trait not available in structured data: the window is not focused during selection. However, it says nothing about permissions, error behavior for invalid control_id/option, or the effect on the underlying application state for what is clearly a mutation.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence with no filler, and the key behavioral constraint (no window focus) is placed where it will be read. It is efficient, though it is arguably too terse for the amount of ambiguity it leaves.
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?
An output schema exists so return values need not be described, but for a no-annotation mutation tool with 0% parameter coverage the description is materially incomplete: no parameter meaning, no usage context, no failure modes. It covers the resource and one behavior trait and stops.
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%, so the description must compensate and it does not. None of the three parameters (control_id, option, window_title) are explained, and the default empty window_title is left ambiguous. Only the word 'option' in the prose loosely maps to one parameter.
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?
States a specific verb ('Select') and a specific resource type ('native Rohitab combo-box option'), which is enough to distinguish it from generic siblings like api_monitor_gui_click_point or api_monitor_gui_key. It doesn't explicitly name the alternative (api_monitor_gui_select) or the condition that selects it, so it stops short of full sibling differentiation.
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?
There is no when-to-use guidance at all. With close siblings such as api_monitor_gui_select and api_monitor_gui_tree_check in the roster, the agent has no statement of when this combo-box tool is preferred over them. The only hint is the implicit 'Rohitab combo-box' applicability.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
api_monitor_gui_treeC
Read Rohitab's native API/filter tree, including checkbox states, in the background.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | ||
| max_depth | No | ||
| tree_handle | No | ||
| window_title | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. 'Read' and 'in the background' imply a non-destructive, non-focus-stealing operation, but nothing is said about permissions, whether reads are truncated, or side effects.
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?
A single sentence with the resource and scope front-loaded and zero filler. Nothing can be trimmed without losing information.
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?
An output schema exists, so return values need not be described, and 'in the background' covers the execution mode. However, for a four-parameter tool with zero schema coverage and no annotations, the description leaves genuinely useful gaps about what the parameters do.
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 explains none of the four parameters. It gives no meaning for limit, max_depth, tree_handle, or window_title, and leaves ambiguous whether 'limit' truncates results or how 'max_depth' affects the returned tree.
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?
States a specific verb ('Read') and a specific resource ('Rohitab's native API/filter tree'), plus scope ('including checkbox states'). It distinguishes itself from siblings like api_monitor_gui_tree_check (which toggles) and api_monitor_ui_tree by naming the native API/filter tree, though it never explicitly routes against them.
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?
Only 'in the background' hints at context (non-blocking / doesn't require foreground focus). There is no statement of when to use this versus api_monitor_gui_tree_check, api_monitor_ui_tree, or api_monitor_gui_read, and no prerequisites or exclusions.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
api_monitor_gui_tree_checkC
Set one Rohitab native API/filter tree checkbox without foregrounding the app.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| checked | Yes | ||
| item_handle | Yes | ||
| tree_handle | No | ||
| window_title | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full burden, and it does disclose one meaningful trait: the checkbox is set 'without foregrounding the app'. However, it says nothing about whether the change is persisted, whether it requires an attached process, possible failure modes, or side effects on the surrounding tree state.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence with the verb first and zero filler. It is efficient, though its brevity edges toward under-specification rather than pure conciseness given the tool's four parameters.
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?
An output schema exists so return values need not be described, but for a four-parameter GUI mutation tool with no annotations and 0% schema coverage, the description is too thin. It omits how tree_handle and item_handle relate, when the tool applies, and any conditions for correct invocation.
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 no annotations exist, so the description must compensate for four undocumented parameters. It implies the 'checked' boolean ('Set ... checkbox') and the single-item nature ('one' -> item_handle), but tree_handle and window_title are entirely unexplained, leaving half the inputs ambiguous.
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 gives a specific verb (Set) and a precise resource (one Rohitab native API/filter tree checkbox), which distinguishes it from the broader tree-navigation siblings like api_monitor_gui_tree. It does not explicitly name an alternative, but the scope is clear enough that an agent can identify it as a checkbox-toggle tool.
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?
There is no guidance on when to use this versus api_monitor_gui_select, api_monitor_gui_select_option, or api_monitor_gui_action, all of which plausibly touch the same GUI tree. The agent must infer usage purely from the verb 'Set ... checkbox' with no exclusions or prerequisites.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
api_monitor_launchC
Launch the installed Rohitab API Monitor x86 or x64 executable.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| architecture | No | x64 | |
| install_root | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden, yet it only implies the executable must be pre-installed. It says nothing about whether the call blocks until the GUI is up, what happens on double-launch, or whether permissions/elevation are needed.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence with no filler. It is efficient, though arguably too terse given the undocumented parameters.
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?
An output schema exists, so return values need not be described, but with zero annotation coverage and 0% parameter documentation, the description leaves an agent unsure how to pass install_root or what behavior to expect from a GUI launch.
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%, so the description should compensate. Mentioning 'x86 or x64' loosely maps to the 'architecture' parameter but omits the x64 default, and 'install_root' is never explained (e.g., when to supply it or what path form is expected).
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?
States a specific verb ('Launch') and resource ('installed Rohitab API Monitor x86 or x64 executable'), which is enough to distinguish it from the capture/query siblings. It does not, however, explicitly contrast itself with nearby lifecycle tools like api_monitor_window_control or api_monitor_monitoring_control.
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 when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites, and no exclusions. It doesn't say whether to call this before attach/monitor tools, or what happens if the app is already running.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
api_monitor_monitoring_controlC
Start or stop the selected Rohitab monitoring session in the background.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| action | Yes | ||
| architecture | No | x64 | |
| window_handle | No | ||
| timeout_seconds | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full disclosure burden. It adds one useful behavioral fact ('in the background'), but omits what the action values are, what happens to an already-running session, whether stopping destroys state, required permissions, or any side effects.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence with no filler; the verb and the background-execution qualifier come first. It is appropriately short, though arguably too terse given the undocumented parameters.
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?
An output schema exists so return values needn't be explained, but for a 4-parameter control tool with zero annotations and zero schema coverage, the description omits parameter meaning, valid actions, and prerequisites. An agent cannot reliably invoke this without guessing.
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% and the description only loosely maps the word 'start or stop' to the required 'action' parameter. The other three parameters (architecture, window_handle, timeout_seconds) are completely unexplained in both schema and description.
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?
States a specific verb pair (start/stop) and resource (Rohitab monitoring session), which is enough for an agent to know what it does. However, it does not differentiate from close siblings like api_monitor_process_control or api_monitor_monitor_process, leaving the boundary between 'monitoring session' control and 'process' control ambiguous.
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 explicit when-to-use, when-not-to-use, or alternative routing guidance. The word 'selected' implies a prior selection step exists but never says which tool produces it, and there is no hint about relation to process_control/attach_process.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
api_monitor_monitor_processC
Start monitoring an executable through Rohitab's native Monitor Process dialog.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| start_in | No | ||
| arguments | No | ||
| architecture | No | x64 | |
| process_path | Yes | ||
| timeout_seconds | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. 'Start monitoring' implies a long-running, state-changing operation, but the description never says whether it blocks, whether it is async, what the timeout_seconds default of 10 does, or what happens on success/failure. For a monitoring-start tool with zero annotation coverage, this is a significant gap.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence with no filler, which is structurally clean. It is arguably too terse for a 5-parameter tool, but the sentence itself wastes nothing.
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 output schema covers return values, but with no annotations and 0% parameter coverage the description should be doing much more for a 5-parameter tool in a crowded sibling space. As written, an agent cannot reliably select or correctly invoke this tool.
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% across 5 parameters. The description mentions only the executable implied by the verb; it never explains start_in, arguments, architecture (default x64), or timeout_seconds. With no parameter documentation in either the schema or the description, an agent must guess at the semantics of four parameters.
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?
States a specific verb and resource: 'Start monitoring an executable.' It also names the mechanism (Rohitab's native Monitor Process dialog), which helps distinguish it from a generic launch. However, it does nothing to differentiate from closely-named siblings like api_monitor_attach_process, api_monitor_capture_process, or api_monitor_launch, leaving the agent to guess which one applies.
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 on when to use this tool versus the many similar siblings (attach_process, capture_process, launch, process_control). No prerequisites, no mention of what state the target must be in. The mention of the 'native dialog' is descriptive, not a usage rule.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
api_monitor_open_captureC
Open an APMX capture with the real Rohitab API Monitor application.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| file_path | Yes | ||
| install_root | No | ||
| window_handle | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full burden. It hints that 'the real Rohitab API Monitor application' is launched (an external GUI process, a meaningful side effect), but says nothing about permissions, whether it reuses an existing window, what window_handle does, or whether the operation blocks. For a tool that starts an external application, this is a substantial gap.
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?
A single, front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. It is efficient, though its brevity contributes to the missing context rather than being a virtue on its own.
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?
An output schema exists, so return values need not be described. But for a tool that launches an external GUI app, with zero annotations and zero parameter documentation, the description is not complete enough for an agent to invoke it confidently.
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% across all three parameters. The description only loosely implies file_path via 'APMX capture'; the optional install_root and window_handle parameters are entirely unexplained in both schema and description, leaving the agent to guess their purpose and format.
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 a specific verb and resource ('Open an APMX capture') and implicitly distinguishes itself from sibling api_monitor_save_capture by the open/save contrast. However, it never explicitly names an alternative or scope boundary, so an agent must infer the distinction.
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?
There is no guidance on when to use this versus api_monitor_save_capture, api_monitor_launch, or the many capture_* readers. The user is left to infer that this is for reopening a saved APMX file in the GUI, with no prerequisites or exclusions stated.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
api_monitor_parse_api_definitionC
Return structured Rohitab API signatures from one XML definition.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | ||
| api_name | No | ||
| install_root | No | ||
| definition_path | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It conveys only that the input is a single XML definition and the output is structured; it says nothing about permissions, install-root resolution, failure modes, or whether parsing is cached. For a no-annotation tool this is thin.
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?
A single tight sentence with the verb first and no filler. It is efficient, though the terseness is also what causes the gaps elsewhere.
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?
An output schema exists, so return values need not be described. But with zero annotation coverage and zero parameter documentation, the description leaves the agent without enough to invoke the tool confidently, especially for distinguishing it from sibling read/parse tools.
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% across 4 parameters, so the description must compensate. It only hints at definition_path via 'one XML definition'; limit, api_name, and install_root are completely unexplained (defaults, units, and filtering semantics are left opaque).
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?
States a specific verb ('Return structured ... signatures') and resource (Rohitab API signatures from an XML definition), which is more informative than a bare name. It does not, however, differentiate itself from the similar sibling api_monitor_read_api_definition, so an agent has to guess which of the two to pick.
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 when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites, and no mention of the near-identical sibling api_monitor_read_api_definition. The agent is left to infer that this is the parsing/structured-output variant purely from the wording.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
api_monitor_process_controlC
Remove or terminate the selected process in Rohitab's monitor window.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| action | Yes | ||
| confirm | No | ||
| architecture | No | x64 | |
| window_handle | No | ||
| timeout_seconds | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full behavioral burden. It discloses the destructive nature (removal/termination), which is the single most important trait, but says nothing about irreversibility, whether the 'confirm' flag is required to proceed, permission/auth needs, or side effects on monitoring state.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence with no filler. It is efficient, though 'Remove or terminate' is a slightly redundant pairing rather than a crisp statement of the operation.
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?
For a destructive 5-parameter tool with 0% schema coverage and no annotations, one sentence is insufficient. The output schema covers return values, but the agent still lacks enough to invoke this tool safely and correctly.
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% across 5 parameters, so the description must compensate and largely does not. 'Remove or terminate' is the only hint at the required 'action' values; 'confirm', 'architecture', 'window_handle', and 'timeout_seconds' are entirely unexplained.
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?
States a concrete verb (remove/terminate) and resource (the selected process in Rohitab's monitor window), so the function is understandable. It does not differentiate from close siblings like api_monitor_monitor_process, api_monitor_capture_process, or api_monitor_attach_process, but the core action is clear.
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?
There is no guidance on when this tool should be chosen over the many process-lifecycle siblings (monitor/capture/attach/detach), nor any prerequisites or exclusions. The agent must infer usage entirely from the name.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
api_monitor_read_api_definitionB
Read a bounded Rohitab XML API definition returned by the API search tool.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| max_chars | No | ||
| install_root | No | ||
| definition_path | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It adds useful context by flagging that output is bounded (implying truncation via max_chars), but omits file-access behavior, whether install_root is required for resolution, and any error/truncation semantics.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence with no filler, but it is arguably too terse for a tool whose three parameters are entirely undocumented, leaving room for a clause on parameter meaning.
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?
An output schema exists so return values need not be described, but with no annotations, zero schema description coverage, and three unexplained parameters, the description does not supply enough to call the tool confidently alongside its many siblings.
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% and none of the three parameters (definition_path, max_chars, install_root) are explained in the description. The word 'bounded' loosely hints at max_chars but gives no default or truncation behavior, leaving install_root and the required definition_path format unaddressed.
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?
States a specific verb (Read) and resource (a bounded Rohitab XML API definition), and ties it to the API search tool that produces it. It is distinguishable from api_monitor_parse_api_definition by naming the raw-read/returned-by-search origin, though it does not explicitly contrast the two.
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 phrase 'returned by the API search tool' implies the workflow context (search first, then read the definition_path), but there is no explicit when-to-use, when-not-to-use, or alternative routing versus parse_api_definition or the sibling capture_read_definition.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
api_monitor_save_captureC
Save the current Rohitab capture through its background GUI.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| overwrite | No | ||
| output_path | Yes | ||
| window_handle | No | ||
| timeout_seconds | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. It mentions saving through a background GUI, which is useful context, but it does not disclose overwrite behavior, timeout semantics, required window state, permissions, or side effects.
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 front-loaded sentence with no filler. It is appropriately sized for its limited content, even though the content itself is incomplete for safe invocation.
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?
With four parameters, no annotations, and 0% schema description coverage, the description is largely insufficient for correct invocation. It omits parameter meanings and operational details such as overwrite behavior, GUI prerequisites, and timeout handling, though the output schema means return values need not be described.
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% description coverage for four parameters, and the description adds no meaning for output_path, overwrite, window_handle, or timeout_seconds. Since the schema does not document them, the description should compensate but does not.
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 a specific verb (Save) and resource (current Rohitab capture), and adds the method (through its background GUI). It is clear enough to distinguish from read-only capture tools, but it does not explicitly name alternatives or scope limitations relative to sibling GUI or export tools.
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?
There is no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as capture_export_calls or api_monitor_gui_action. The intended usage can be inferred, but no conditions, prerequisites, or exclusions are provided.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
api_monitor_search_apisC
Search Rohitab API Monitor's installed XML API definitions.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | ||
| query | Yes | ||
| install_root | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden, and it discloses almost nothing behavioral: whether the search is a read-only safe operation, how matching works (substring vs exact), whether the result set is paginated, or how install_root is discovered. It only implies read behavior via the word 'Search'.
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?
A single short sentence with no filler and the core resource stated up front. It is efficient, though arguably too terse for the amount of undocumented surface it leaves behind.
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?
For a 3-parameter tool with 0% schema coverage and no annotations, the description should at minimum clarify query semantics and the meaning of install_root and limit. The presence of an output schema removes the need to explain return values, but the input-side gaps remain unfilled.
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%, so the description must compensate for three undocumented parameters (query, limit, install_root) and does not. It only loosely implies that 'query' matches API definitions; 'limit' and 'install_root' (including how to find a valid root) are left entirely unexplained.
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?
States a specific verb ('Search') and resource ('installed XML API definitions') scoped to Rohitab API Monitor, which is clear enough to act on. It does not, however, distinguish itself from close siblings such as api_monitor_read_api_definition, api_monitor_parse_api_definition, or capture_list_apis, so an agent cannot tell exactly which of these to pick without opening schemas.
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?
There is no when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites, and no mention of alternatives. With several visually similar siblings (read_api_definition, parse_api_definition, list_apis), the absence of routing guidance is a real gap.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
api_monitor_statusB
List running Rohitab API Monitor x86/x64 processes.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No parameters | |||
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations supplied, the description carries the full burden. The verb 'List' implies a non-destructive read, and the scope is narrowed to x86/x64 API Monitor processes, which is useful. It does not state whether it reflects attached/monitored processes or merely running API Monitor instances, so some behavioral ambiguity remains.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence with no filler; the verb and scope come first and nothing is wasted.
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 output schema exists, so return values need not be explained, and with zero parameters the surface area is small. Still, the description does not resolve whether 'processes' means API Monitor instances or monitored targets, which is the one ambiguity an agent calling this in a monitor/capture workflow would need settled.
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 takes zero parameters, so per the rubric the baseline is 4. There is nothing for the description to clarify beyond what the empty schema already conveys.
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 a specific verb (List) and resource (running Rohitab API Monitor x86/x64 processes), so the operation is unambiguous. However, it offers no differentiation from closely named siblings such as api_monitor_target_processes or capture_list_processes, leaving the agent to guess which process-listing tool applies.
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?
There is no guidance on when to call this tool versus the many sibling process/capture tools, and no stated prerequisites or preconditions. The agent must infer context entirely from the name.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
api_monitor_summaryC
Read Rohitab Summary panes without foregrounding the application.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| window_title | No | ||
| window_handle | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full behavioral burden, and it discloses exactly one trait: the call does not bring the target window to the foreground. It says nothing about permissions, whether the summary must already be open, staleness of the returned data, or error behavior when no window matches.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence with no filler, and the behavioral constraint is attached where it matters. It is efficient, though its brevity reflects under-specification rather than disciplined trimming.
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?
For a tool with two undocumented parameters, no annotations, and a large ambiguous sibling set, one sentence is not enough. The presence of an output schema spares it from explaining return values, but window targeting and usage context remain unaddressed.
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 never mentions window_title or window_handle. The interaction between the two selectors (string title vs. integer handle, plus their empty/null defaults) and what happens when both or neither are supplied is left entirely unspecified.
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?
States a specific verb and resource ("Read Rohitab Summary panes"), which is more concrete than a bare name restatement. It doesn't differentiate itself from lookalike siblings such as api_monitor_gui_read, api_monitor_traffic_details, or api_monitor_traffic, so an agent must infer which pane-reading tool applies.
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 only usage hint is the trailing "without foregrounding the application" clause, which implies a non-intrusive read scenario but never states when to choose this tool over the numerous other read/capture tools. No alternatives, prerequisites, or when-not conditions are given.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
api_monitor_target_processesC
List current Windows processes that can be selected for API Monitor attach.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | ||
| query | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It does disclose useful behavioral context via 'current' (a live snapshot) and eligibility for attach, but it says nothing about whether API Monitor must be running, permissions, or ordering guarantees.
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?
A single efficient sentence with the resource front-loaded after the verb. It is not padded, though it is arguably under-specified rather than compressed.
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?
An output schema exists, so return values need not be explained, but the two undocumented parameters and the absence of any annotation coverage leave real gaps for a discovery tool whose main job is filtering and selection.
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 neither of the two parameters (limit, query) is mentioned in the description. The agent has no idea that results can be filtered by query or capped by limit, so the description fails to compensate for the empty schema.
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?
States a specific verb ('List') and resource ('current Windows processes that can be selected for API Monitor attach'), which is clear and scoped. It does not, however, explicitly distinguish itself from close siblings like capture_list_processes or api_monitor_attach_process.
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 when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance is given, and no alternative is named. The phrase 'can be selected for attach' only weakly implies this is a pre-attach discovery step, leaving the agent to infer the workflow and the difference from capture_list_processes.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
api_monitor_trafficC
Read captured API-call rows from Rohitab's background traffic panes.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | ||
| window_title | No | ||
| window_handle | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. It implies a read of already-captured rows, but says nothing about whether it is a live snapshot, how limit truncates results, permission needs, or how the window selectors behave.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence with no filler or redundancy. It is efficient, though its brevity comes at the cost of the missing detail captured in other dimensions.
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?
An output schema exists so return values need not be described, but with zero annotation coverage, zero schema descriptions, and no usage guidance, the description is too thin to let an agent invoke this correctly. Parameter behavior and selection context are absent.
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 none of the three parameters (limit, window_title, window_handle) are explained in the description. The plural 'panes' faintly hints that a window can be targeted, but the relationship between window_title and window_handle and the meaning of limit remain undocumented, falling far short of compensating for the coverage gap.
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 a specific verb (Read) and resource (captured API-call rows) and locates the source as Rohitab's background traffic panes. It is clear what the tool returns, but it never distinguishes itself from close siblings like api_monitor_traffic_details or capture_call_records, so an agent must guess which traffic-reading tool to pick.
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?
There is no when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites, and no mention of alternatives despite a large sibling set of traffic/call readers. The agent is left to infer selection purely from the one-line purpose.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
api_monitor_traffic_detailsC
Select one captured API call and return its related GUI detail panes.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | ||
| query | No | ||
| row_index | No | ||
| window_title | No | ||
| window_handle | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full burden, yet it only says it returns detail panes. It does not state whether this is a read-only operation, how 'limit'/'query' interact with row selection, whether the selected row is resolved by index/handle/title, or what happens if no call matches.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence with no filler; the core action and result come first. It is efficient, though its brevity contributes to the missing detail elsewhere.
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?
An output schema exists, so return values need not be explained. But for a 5-parameter tool with zero annotation and zero schema-description coverage, the description leaves the selection mechanism and the role of four parameters entirely unspecified, which is insufficient for correct invocation.
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% across 5 parameters, so the description must compensate and largely does not. 'Select one captured API call' hints at row_index, but limit, query, window_title, and window_handle are left entirely unexplained, including how they combine to identify the target call.
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?
States a specific verb ('Select', 'return') and resources ('one captured API call', 'GUI detail panes'), so an agent knows this drills into a single call rather than listing traffic. However, it does not distinguish itself from siblings like api_monitor_traffic or the capture_read_* tools that also read captured data.
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?
There is no when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites, and no named alternatives. An agent cannot tell from the description when to pick this over api_monitor_traffic or api_monitor_gui_read, which likely overlap in intent.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
api_monitor_ui_treeB
Inspect Rohitab API Monitor top-level windows and immediate controls.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No parameters | |||
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. 'Inspect' implies a safe read and 'top-level windows and immediate controls' usefully discloses the traversal scope (direct children only, not a deep recursive dump). It still omits whether API Monitor must be attached, what happens with no windows, and any cost/limit, so this is useful but incomplete disclosure.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence with no filler. It is appropriately sized for a parameterless inspection tool, though the brevity comes at the cost of the missing scope/prerequisite context noted elsewhere.
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?
An output schema exists, so return values need not be described, and there are no parameters to document. What is still missing is the prerequisite/environment context (API Monitor state) and any hint of how the resulting tree differs from the gui_tree siblings. Adequate but with clear 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?
The tool takes zero parameters, so there is nothing for the description to disambiguate; baseline 4 applies. No parameter semantics are needed or missing.
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 a specific verb and resource: 'Inspect Rohitab API Monitor top-level windows and immediate controls.' However, with siblings api_monitor_gui_tree, api_monitor_gui_tree_check, api_monitor_gui_read and api_monitor_gui_lists present, it never explains how this window/control enumeration differs from those. The purpose is legible but not differentiated from close alternatives.
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?
There is no when-to-use guidance, no mention of prerequisites (API Monitor must be running/targeted), and no comparison to api_monitor_gui_tree or api_monitor_window_control. The agent is left to infer usage entirely from the name.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
api_monitor_wait_for_trafficC
Wait for a Rohitab Summary call count, then return the current traffic panes.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | ||
| window_title | No | ||
| minimum_calls | No | ||
| window_handle | No | ||
| timeout_seconds | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries full behavioral burden. 'Wait for ... then return' implies a blocking call, which is genuinely useful, but it omits timeout semantics (the timeout_seconds param), what happens on timeout, and whether the wait is polling-based or event-driven. These are exactly the traits an agent needs for a long-running blocking 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?
A single front-loaded sentence with no filler, which is structurally clean. But 'concise' here shades into under-specification: one sentence is too thin for a 5-parameter blocking tool with zero schema documentation, so it is not appropriately sized for its complexity.
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?
An output schema exists, so return values need not be described. Everything else is missing: no parameter guidance at 0% schema coverage, no annotation coverage, and no explanation of the blocking/timeout contract that defines this tool's behavior relative to its ~50 siblings.
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% across 5 parameters, so the description must compensate and largely does not. 'call count' faintly hints at minimum_calls and 'traffic panes' faintly at limit, but limit, window_title, window_handle, and timeout_seconds receive no explanation of defaults, units, or targeting behavior.
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?
States a verb+resource ('wait for ... then return the current traffic panes'), which distinguishes it from a plain read of api_monitor_traffic by implying blocking behavior. However, 'Rohitab Summary call count' is opaque jargon and 'traffic panes' is not defined, so the agent cannot be fully certain what is returned or which subsystem it targets.
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 indication of when to prefer this over api_monitor_traffic, api_monitor_summary, or api_monitor_traffic_details, all of which appear in the sibling list. No prerequisites, no statement of what condition makes the wait succeed or fail.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
api_monitor_window_controlC
Move or change API Monitor window state without activating it.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| top | No | ||
| left | No | ||
| width | No | ||
| action | Yes | ||
| height | No | ||
| window_title | No | ||
| window_handle | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It discloses exactly one behavioral trait ('without activating it'), but says nothing about whether the change is persistent, whether it needs the window to exist, what happens with an invalid/missing handle, or what the required 'action' values do. For a 7-parameter mutation-style tool this is a substantial gap.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence with no filler or repetition. It is efficient, though the brevity here reflects under-specification rather than optimal precision.
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?
An output schema exists, so return values need not be described, which helps. But with zero annotations, 0% parameter coverage, and an undocumented required 'action' parameter, the description is not complete enough for an agent to call this correctly without guessing at the action vocabulary and coordinate semantics.
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 does not mention any parameter. Seven parameters, including the required 'action' string with no enum and no documented accepted values, plus top/left/width/height/window_title/window_handle, are entirely unexplained. The agent cannot know what values 'action' accepts or how the geometry fields interact.
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?
States a specific verb pair ('move or change') and resource ('API Monitor window state'), so the agent knows this manipulates the window's geometry/state. It does not name or contrast with the closest siblings (api_monitor_gui_action, api_monitor_gui_tree*), so differentiation is left to inference.
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?
There is no explicit when-to-use or when-not guidance, and no alternative is named. The only usable signal is the phrase 'without activating it', which hints at a non-focus-stealing use case but does not tell the agent when to prefer this over api_monitor_gui_action or the other window/GUI tools.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
capture_call_recordsC
Decode saved process call offsets and their raw data references.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | ||
| file_path | Yes | ||
| start_index | No | ||
| include_data | No | ||
| process_index | No | ||
| max_data_bytes | No | ||
| resolve_definitions | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full disclosure burden, and it discloses almost nothing behavioral. It never states that it is read-only, that it operates on an existing capture file (only hinted at by 'saved'), whether the file is modified, or what the cost of include_data/max_data_bytes is.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence with no filler or repetition. It is efficient, though the brevity reflects under-specification rather than disciplined editing.
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?
An output schema exists, so return values need not be described. But with 7 parameters at 0% description coverage, no annotations, and no sibling differentiation, the description is far too thin for a tool of this complexity.
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% across 7 parameters, so the description must compensate and it does not. It loosely gestures at 'offsets' (start_index/process_index) and 'raw data references' (include_data/max_data_bytes) but never explains limit, resolve_definitions, or the defaults.
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 gives a verb and a resource ('Decode saved process call offsets and their raw data references'), so the general action is recoverable. However, 'call offsets' and 'raw data references' are jargon that leaves the actual output ambiguous, and nothing distinguishes this from close siblings such as capture_decode_call, capture_calls_around, or capture_extract_call_payload.
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?
There is no when-to-use guidance at all: no prerequisites beyond the implied file, no indication of when to prefer this over capture_decode_call, capture_read_process_data, or capture_extract_call_payload. The agent must guess from the name alone.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
capture_calls_aroundC
Return a bounded raw call-record window around one saved call.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| after | No | ||
| before | No | ||
| file_path | Yes | ||
| include_data | No | ||
| record_index | Yes | ||
| process_index | Yes | ||
| max_data_bytes | No | ||
| resolve_definitions | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. 'Bounded' and 'raw' hint at truncated, unprocessed output, but the description never states it is read-only, what permissions are needed, what 'bounded' means in practice, or how data is limited.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence with the verb and the scoping constraint up front and zero wasted words.
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?
An output schema exists so return values need not be described, but for an 8-parameter tool with no annotations and 0% schema description coverage, the description is far too thin. It omits the meaning of most parameters and the destructive/safety profile.
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% across 8 parameters, and the description adds almost nothing. 'Bounded' loosely gestures at before/after and 'around one saved call' hints at record_index, but file_path, process_index, include_data, max_data_bytes, and resolve_definitions are left entirely unexplained.
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 gives a specific verb (Return) and resource (raw call-record window) with a scoping qualifier (around one saved call), which sets it apart from broad siblings like capture_call_records or capture_search_calls. It is clear but never explicitly names or contrasts an alternative, so it stops short of full sibling differentiation.
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?
There is no when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites, and no mention of alternatives such as capture_call_records. The agent must infer the context entirely from the phrase 'around one saved call'.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
capture_call_statsC
Summarize saved raw call streams without returning every record.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| file_path | Yes | ||
| max_records | No | ||
| process_index | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full disclosure burden. It does disclose one important behavioral trait — that output is aggregated rather than per-record — which is useful context for a summarization tool. However, it says nothing about permissions, read-only nature, the meaning of max_records at 1,000,000, or how the summary is shaped.
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?
A single efficient sentence with the aggregate scope front-loaded after the verb. Nothing is wasted, though the brevity comes at the cost of the missing detail noted elsewhere.
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?
An output schema exists, so return values need not be described. But with three entirely undocumented parameters, a required file_path whose format is unknown, and no annotation coverage, the definition is too thin for an agent to invoke it reliably.
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% for three parameters, with file_path required and max_records defaulting to 1,000,000. The description does not explain what file_path points to, what max_records caps, or what process_index selects, so it fails to compensate for the undocumented schema.
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?
"Summarize saved raw call streams" gives a specific verb (summarize) and resource (call streams), and the qualifier "without returning every record" distinguishes it from the record-returning siblings like capture_call_records. It is clear on its own, though it never names or contrasts those siblings explicitly.
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?
There is no explicit when-to-use guidance. An agent can infer it is the aggregate alternative to capture_call_records, but the description never states the condition (e.g. large streams, need for counts) or names an alternative tool.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
capture_compareC
Compare two APMX captures by their stored entry sizes and CRCs.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | ||
| first_file | Yes | ||
| second_file | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. It discloses only what is compared (sizes and CRCs) and says nothing about read-only safety, how large captures are handled, how the 'limit' truncates results, or what a mismatch looks like. For a tool with zero annotation coverage this is a meaningful gap.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence with no filler; the comparison basis is stated immediately. It is efficient, though the terseness is part of why parameter and behavioral details are missing.
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?
An output schema exists, so return-value explanation is not required. However, with no annotations, undocumented parameters, and no statement of prerequisites or the meaning of 'limit', the definition is not complete enough for an agent to call the tool confidently.
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%, with three parameters (first_file, second_file, limit) documented only by their titles. The description implies the two file arguments map to the two captures but adds no detail on path format, and the 'limit' parameter — default 2000 — is left entirely unexplained.
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 a specific verb (Compare), a specific resource (two APMX captures), and the exact basis of comparison (stored entry sizes and CRCs), which makes the operation concrete. It does not distinguish itself from near-siblings such as capture_compare_calls or capture_validate, so it falls short of a 5.
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?
There is no indication of when to reach for this tool versus capture_info, capture_validate, or capture_compare_calls, and no prerequisites (e.g., both files must be the same capture format) are stated. The agent must infer usage purely from the name and one-line purpose.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
capture_compare_callsC
Compare saved call traffic by index and bounded payload fingerprints.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | ||
| first_file | Yes | ||
| max_records | No | ||
| second_file | Yes | ||
| process_index | No | ||
| max_data_bytes | No | ||
| resolve_definitions | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. It does not state whether the operation is read-only, whether permissions are required, how limits or bounded fingerprints affect behavior, or any side effects; output schema coverage helps only with return values.
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 front-loaded sentence with no wasted text. It is concise, though the phrase 'bounded payload fingerprints' is jargon-heavy and does not expand usefully.
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 tool has 7 parameters, 0% schema description coverage, no annotations, and no usage guidance. Although an output schema exists and reduces the need to describe return values, the description is too sparse for an agent to invoke this comparison tool confidently.
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% across 7 parameters, so the description must compensate heavily. It vaguely hints at 'index' and 'bounded payload fingerprints' but does not explain first_file, second_file, limit, max_records, process_index, max_data_bytes, or resolve_definitions.
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 a specific verb and resource: 'Compare saved call traffic' and adds the comparison dimensions of index and bounded payload fingerprints. It does not distinguish this tool from the sibling capture_compare, so it is clear but not sibling-differentiating.
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?
There is no explicit when-to-use, when-not-to-use, or alternative routing guidance. The word 'saved' implies this operates on saved captures rather than live traffic, but no prerequisites or selection criteria against siblings are given.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
capture_decode_callC
Return one saved call with exact encoded args plus bounded candidates.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| file_path | Yes | ||
| max_items | No | ||
| record_index | Yes | ||
| process_index | Yes | ||
| max_data_bytes | No | ||
| resolve_definitions | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden, and it largely does not: 'Return' implies a read but read-only safety is not stated, and there is no mention of error behavior, what 'bounded candidates' actually limits, or how the bounded caps apply. It adds only a thin hint of behavior.
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?
A single tight sentence with no waste and the core action front-loaded. It is efficiently sized, though its brevity borders on under-specification rather than crispness.
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?
An output schema exists so return values need not be explained, but with six undocumented parameters, no annotations, and no usage context, the description is too thin for a tool of this complexity. An agent lacks the detail needed to invoke it confidently.
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% across six parameters, so the schema explains nothing and the description must compensate. It only loosely gestures at 'exact encoded args' and 'bounded candidates' (which vaguely relate to max_items/max_data_bytes) while leaving file_path, process_index, record_index, and resolve_definitions entirely unexplained.
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 verb 'Return' and resource 'one saved call' give a recognizable purpose, and 'one' hints it is a single-record fetch rather than a list. However, terms like 'exact encoded args' and 'bounded candidates' are cryptic and it offers no differentiation from siblings such as capture_call_records or capture_read_entry.
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?
There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus the many capture_* siblings that also return call data. No prerequisites, no exclusions, and no named alternative are provided; usage must be inferred entirely from the name.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
capture_export_callsC
Export a bounded saved call-record page as JSON or CSV.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | ||
| file_path | Yes | ||
| overwrite | No | ||
| output_path | Yes | ||
| start_index | No | ||
| include_data | No | ||
| output_format | No | json | |
| process_index | No | ||
| max_data_bytes | No | ||
| resolve_definitions | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full behavioral burden and mostly does not: it never says overwrite semantics, whether an existing output_path errors, what permissions/locks are needed, or whether the export is destructive. 'bounded' and the format list are the only behavioral hints.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence with no filler, which is good structurally. However, its brevity here reflects under-specification rather than economy, so it is adequate but not exemplary.
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?
For a 10-parameter export tool with no annotations and zero schema descriptions, the description is far from complete, though the presence of an output schema excuses it from explaining the return shape. Required inputs (file_path, output_path) and mutation risks go unexplained.
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% and there are 10 parameters. The description only implies output_format (JSON/CSV) and paging via limit/start_index; it says nothing about file_path, output_path, overwrite, include_data, max_data_bytes, resolve_definitions, or process_index, leaving most parameters undocumented anywhere.
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 sentence names a specific verb (Export) and resource (saved call-record page) and notes the two output formats, so an agent knows what it does. It does not distinguish the tool from near-siblings like capture_extract_call_payload or capture_call_records, so it falls short of a 5.
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?
There is no statement of when to use this over the many other capture tools, and no prerequisites (e.g. that a capture must already be saved/loaded). 'bounded page' hints at incremental export but does not route the agent.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
capture_extract_call_payloadC
Extract one bounded raw payload referenced by a saved call record.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| slot | Yes | ||
| file_path | Yes | ||
| max_bytes | No | ||
| overwrite | No | ||
| output_path | Yes | ||
| record_index | Yes | ||
| process_index | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. It notes that the payload is 'bounded' and 'raw', but does not disclose that extraction writes to output_path, what overwrite does, how max_bytes truncates, or any permission or side-effect information.
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?
It is a single sentence with no wasted words, but for a tool with 7 parameters and 5 required inputs, this level of brevity is under-specification rather than effective conciseness. The description is too small to be appropriately sized for the operation's complexity.
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 7 parameters, 5 required fields, 0% schema description coverage, and no annotations, the description is critically incomplete. It says nothing about how to identify the target call record, how the payload is written, or how optional parameters affect behavior; the presence of an output schema does not excuse these input-side 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 description coverage is 0% across 7 parameters, including 5 required ones. The description does not explain file_path, process_index, record_index, slot, output_path, max_bytes, or overwrite, so it fails to compensate for the undocumented schema.
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 a specific verb ('Extract') and a specific resource ('one bounded raw payload referenced by a saved call record'), so an agent can understand the basic operation. It does not explicitly distinguish this tool from close siblings such as capture_extract_entry or capture_read_entry, so it stops short of a 5.
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?
There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like capture_extract_entry, capture_read_entry, or capture_export_calls. The description only identifies the operation, leaving selection criteria entirely implicit.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
capture_extract_entryC
Extract one bounded APMX ZIP entry to a caller-selected file.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| file_path | Yes | ||
| max_bytes | No | ||
| overwrite | No | ||
| entry_name | Yes | ||
| output_path | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full behavioral burden, and it leaves most of it unaddressed. It hints that extraction is 'bounded' (implying a size cap) and writes to disk, but says nothing about overwrite semantics, what happens when the bound is exceeded, permission/auth requirements, or that existing files at output_path are preserved by default. For a write-to-disk tool this is a substantial gap.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence with no filler. The verb, resource, and destination appear in order of importance and nothing is redundant.
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 output schema covers return values, so that need not be explained. However, with 0% parameter coverage, no annotations, and a filesystem-mutating operation, the definition omits the safety and parameter context an agent needs to invoke it correctly.
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% across 5 parameters, so the description must compensate and largely does not. 'Entry' and 'caller-selected file' faintly map to entry_name/file_path/output_path and 'bounded' hints at max_bytes, but nothing explains required-vs-optional status, max_bytes units, or the meaning of the overwrite flag.
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?
States a specific verb ('extract') and resource ('one bounded APMX ZIP entry') plus the destination ('caller-selected file'), which is more precise than a tautology. It does not, however, distinguish itself from close siblings like capture_read_entry or capture_extract_call_payload, so the agent must infer the boundary.
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 explicit when-to-use guidance and no named alternative. The phrase 'to a caller-selected file' weakly implies the file-writing use case versus read_entry, but the description never states when this tool should be chosen over capture_read_entry or capture_extract_call_payload.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
capture_find_bytesC
Find a hexadecimal byte pattern in an APMX file and return raw offsets.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | ||
| file_path | Yes | ||
| pattern_hex | Yes | ||
| start_offset | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. It hints at output ('raw offsets'), but says nothing about permissions, whether the APMX file must be opened first, performance over large files, or what limit/start_offset actually control. That leaves most behavioral questions unanswered for a mutation-adjacent read tool with no annotation coverage.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence with no filler; purpose, input domain, and return type are all packed in without waste.
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?
An output schema exists, so return values need not be re-explained, and that is the description's only real strength. With four undocumented parameters at 0% coverage and no annotations, the definition leaves the agent without enough information to invoke the tool correctly or to choose it over its many search siblings.
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% for all four parameters, so the description must compensate. It only loosely implies pattern_hex is hex-encoded; it gives no format example, no explanation of limit's cap semantics, and no indication of what start_offset is measured against (bytes, offsets, entries). This is a real gap for a 4-parameter tool.
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?
States a specific verb (find), resource (a hexadecimal byte pattern), scope (in an APMX file), and result (raw offsets), which is far clearer than the bare name. It does not explicitly differentiate itself from nearby siblings such as capture_search_entries, capture_hex, or capture_strings, so it falls short of a 5.
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?
There is no statement of when to use this versus capture_search_entries, capture_strings, or capture_hex, and no prerequisites or exclusions are given. The agent must infer usage purely from the tool name and the one-sentence purpose.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
capture_hexC
Return a bounded hex/ASCII view of raw bytes from an APMX capture.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| length | No | ||
| offset | No | ||
| file_path | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are supplied, so the description carries the full burden. It does disclose one useful behavioral trait — the output is 'bounded', i.e. offset/length limited — but says nothing about read-only safety, permissions, error handling on invalid file_path, or behavior when offset exceeds file size.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence with no filler, which is well structured. It is arguably too terse for a three-parameter tool with zero schema documentation, but as pure conciseness it earns its place.
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?
An output schema exists, so return-value explanation is not required, but with no annotations and 0% parameter description coverage the definition leaves offset/length/file_path semantics and read-only behavior entirely unstated. For a capture-inspection tool with this many siblings, that is a significant gap.
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%: file_path, offset, and length have only titles and defaults. The word 'bounded' gestures at offset/length but never names them or explains units, defaults, or what file_path points to (an APMX capture file path). With three undocumented parameters, the description does not compensate.
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?
States a specific verb (return), a specific output form (bounded hex/ASCII view), and the source (raw bytes from an APMX capture), which is far better than a tautology. It does not, however, distinguish itself from neighbors like capture_read_entry, capture_find_bytes, or capture_strings that also expose raw capture bytes, so an agent cannot route purely from this description.
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?
There is no statement of when to choose this tool over the many sibling capture tools, no prerequisites, and no exclusions. The only usage hint is implicitly that it is for inspecting raw bytes, which the agent must infer.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
capture_infoB
Inspect an APMX file header and list its ZIP container entries.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| file_path | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are present, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. "Inspect" and "list" imply a read-only operation and the outputs (header and ZIP entries) are named, but there is no mention of error behavior, permissions, or what happens on an invalid file.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence with no wasted words; the action and both outputs are stated efficiently.
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?
An output schema exists, so return values need no explanation, and the one required parameter is simple. However, the description omits what an APMX file is and offers no usage context for a tool operating alongside many similar capture_* siblings.
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 single file_path parameter is undocumented in the schema. The description's reference to an "APMX file" gives indirect context that the path targets an APMX file, but adds no syntax or format detail beyond the parameter name.
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 a specific verb ("Inspect") and resource ("APMX file header") and additionally names the ZIP container entries it lists. It is clear what the tool does, though it does not explicitly differentiate itself from the nearby capture_list_entries sibling.
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?
There is no when-to-use guidance, no exclusions, and no named alternative among the many capture_* siblings. The agent must infer context purely from the sentence.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
capture_list_apisC
List resolved API definitions ordered by saved call frequency.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | ||
| file_path | Yes | ||
| max_records | No | ||
| process_index | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full behavioral burden but only discloses the sort order. It says nothing about pagination, whether results are read-only, what 'resolved' means operationally, or how file_path interacts with the capture session.
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?
A single tight sentence with the ordering rule front-loaded and no filler. It is efficient, though the brevity borders on under-specification rather than pure 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?
An output schema exists so return values need not be explained, but for a four-parameter tool with zero annotation coverage and zero schema descriptions, the description leaves most of what an agent needs to invoke it correctly unstated.
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% across four parameters, and the description mentions none of them. The required file_path and the limit/max_records/process_index controls are entirely undocumented, leaving the agent to guess their meaning and interaction.
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?
States a specific verb (list) and resource (resolved API definitions) plus an ordering rule, which sets it apart from siblings like capture_list_entries and capture_list_directory. It does not explicitly differentiate itself from those siblings, so it falls short of a 5.
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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as api_monitor_search_apis or capture_list_entries, and no stated prerequisites or context. The agent must infer usage entirely.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
capture_list_directoryC
List Rohitab APMX captures in a directory.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | ||
| directory | Yes | ||
| recursive | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden, yet it only implies a read operation via 'List'. It says nothing about recursion behavior (defaults to true), result caps, or whether listing requires the directory to exist. Minimal disclosure for a tool with zero annotation coverage.
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?
A single sentence with no filler and the resource front-loaded, which is efficient. However, the brevity reflects under-specification rather than disciplined 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?
An output schema exists, so return values need not be explained. But with no annotations and no parameter documentation, the agent lacks enough context to call this correctly against its many siblings.
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% across three parameters. The description only obliquely reflects the required 'directory' parameter; 'recursive' (default true) and 'limit' (default 500) are completely undocumented in both the schema and the description, so it fails to compensate for the coverage gap.
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 a specific verb (List) and resource (Rohitab APMX captures) with a clear scope constraint (in a directory). It is understandable on its own, but it does not distinguish itself from the sibling capture_search_directory, which an agent must choose between.
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?
There is no guidance on when to use this versus capture_search_directory or the other capture_list_* siblings. No prerequisites, exclusions, or conditions are stated.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
capture_list_entriesC
List files stored inside an APMX capture container.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | ||
| file_path | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. 'List' implies a read-only operation, but there is no disclosure of pagination behavior (limit defaults to 200), permissions required, recursion depth, or any other behavioral trait. Significant gaps for a container-listing 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, front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. However, it is under-specified for a tool with two parameters and many siblings, making it too sparse to be considered appropriately sized for the task.
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 tool has an output schema, so return values need not be explained. But with no annotations, no parameter descriptions, and no usage guidance, the description is incomplete for a required-file_path listing tool. It omits essential context for correct invocation.
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 does not mention either parameter. It does not explain what file_path refers to (e.g., path to the capture container) or what limit controls. The description adds no meaning beyond the schema's property names.
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?
States a clear verb ('List') and resource ('files stored inside an APMX capture container'). However, it does not differentiate from close siblings like capture_list_directory, capture_search_entries, or capture_list_processes, which also list entries. A 4 is appropriate because the purpose is clear but sibling distinction is absent.
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?
Provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. No conditions, prerequisites, or exclusions are mentioned. The description merely states what it does, leaving the agent to infer usage context.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
capture_list_processesC
List process records and executable paths recoverable from an APMX capture.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | ||
| file_path | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. It implies a read-only listing of recoverable data but says nothing about pagination behavior, whether large captures are truncated, or the format of the returned records, which for a no-annotation tool is a notable gap.
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?
A single tight sentence with the resource front-loaded and no filler. It is efficient, though it ends at the minimum useful level of detail.
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 presence of an output schema means return values need not be explained. However, with no annotations and no prose on the required file_path or the limit parameter, the definition is only minimally complete for correct invocation.
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 does not compensate. It does not identify file_path as the required capture file nor explain the limit parameter's role, leaving both parameters undocumented in prose.
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?
States a specific verb (List) and resource (process records and executable paths) and scopes it to an APMX capture, so an agent can tell what it returns. It does not explicitly distinguish itself from the adjacent capture_read_process_data or capture_list_entries siblings, so it falls short of a 5.
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?
There is no statement of when to use this versus capture_read_process_data or the other list_* siblings, and no prerequisites or exclusions are given. Usage is only weakly implied by the word 'recoverable'.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
capture_monitoring_logC
Read and search the monitoring log stored in an APMX capture.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | ||
| query | No | ||
| file_path | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are supplied, so the description carries the full behavioral burden, yet it discloses nothing about pagination/limit behavior, whether the search is substring or pattern based, error behavior on a missing capture, or the log's format. Only the implicit read-only nature of 'Read' is conveyed.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence with zero filler — good structure. It is concise to the point of under-specification, but it wastes no words.
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?
Although an output schema exists (so return values need not be described), the definition omits everything needed to invoke the tool correctly: parameter meaning, log location semantics, and any routing against the dense set of capture_* siblings. Inadequate for a three-parameter tool with no annotations.
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% across three parameters, and the description explains none of them: 'query' syntax/default and 'limit' semantics (default 1000, max?) are left entirely to a bare title and type. file_path's relationship to an APMX capture is also unexplained.
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?
States a specific verb pair ('Read and search') and a specific resource ('the monitoring log stored in an APMX capture'), which is more than a restatement of the name. It does not distinguish itself from plausible siblings such as capture_search_entries or capture_list_entries, so it lands at clear-but-undifferentiated.
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 when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites, and no mention of any alternative. An agent wanting log data versus entry data versus call data gets nothing to steer it. Only the weakest implied usage is present.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
capture_read_definitionC
Resolve one API definition node from an APMX definitions entry.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| file_path | Yes | ||
| definition_offset | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. It implies a read-like resolution but does not state whether the operation is read-only, has side effects, requires permissions, or how errors are surfaced.
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 front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. It is appropriately sized in form, though its brevity contributes to missing substance rather than being verbose.
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?
With no annotations, 0% schema description coverage, and no usage guidance, the description is too thin for a two-parameter tool. The output schema covers return values, but parameter meaning and when-to-use context are absent.
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 does not explain either parameter. 'file_path' and 'definition_offset' are left completely undefined, with no format, constraints, or meaning added beyond the schema keys.
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 a specific verb ('Resolve') and resource ('one API definition node from an APMX definitions entry'), making the operation clear. However, it does not differentiate this tool from closely named siblings such as capture_read_entry, capture_read_type, or api_monitor_read_api_definition.
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?
There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, no prerequisites, and no exclusions. The agent is left to infer context from the name and schema alone.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
capture_read_entryC
Read one APMX ZIP entry, returning text when printable or base64 otherwise.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| file_path | Yes | ||
| max_bytes | No | ||
| entry_name | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations, so the description must disclose behavior. It does state the conditional return representation (text vs base64), which is useful, but says nothing about permissions, error behavior if entry is missing, or truncation via max_bytes. Partial behavioral disclosure.
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?
Single sentence, front-loaded with the action and resource, then return behavior. No filler.
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?
Output schema exists, so return values needn't be explained, but for a 3-parameter read tool with no annotations and zero parameter descriptions, the description should cover parameter semantics (especially max_bytes truncation) and when to choose this over capture_list_entries/capture_search_entries/capture_extract_entry. Those gaps make it incomplete.
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%, so the description must compensate for all three parameters. It does not mention file_path, entry_name, or max_bytes—including what max_bytes does or that it defaults to 1MB. It adds no parameter meaning beyond names in schema.
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?
States a specific verb (Read) and resource (one APMX ZIP entry) and even the return encoding rule (text when printable, base64 otherwise). It distinguishes itself from list/search siblings by 'one', but does not name alternatives explicitly. Clear but not sibling-differentiated.
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 when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites, and no pointer to alternatives such as capture_list_entries or capture_search_entries. The agent can infer reading a single entry from the name, but the description provides no routing context.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
capture_read_process_dataC
Read a bounded logical slice from a saved process data entry.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| length | No | ||
| offset | No | ||
| file_path | Yes | ||
| process_index | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden, and it discloses little beyond what the verb 'Read' already implies. It adds the 'bounded logical slice' concept but says nothing about permissions, read-only guarantees, out-of-range behavior when offset/length exceed the entry, or error semantics — significant gaps for a 4-parameter no-annotation 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?
A single front-loaded sentence with no filler or redundancy. It is efficient, though arguably under-specified rather than genuinely concise given the parameter load.
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?
An output schema exists so return values need not be explained, but with zero annotation coverage and zero schema description coverage across four parameters, the definition is far too thin. An agent cannot determine parameter formats or behavioral constraints from this description alone.
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%, so the description must explain all four parameters, yet only 'bounded logical slice' vaguely gestures at offset/length. It gives no units, no meaning for process_index, and no indication that file_path identifies the capture source, leaving the schema's bare titles to do the work.
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?
States a specific verb (Read), resource (saved process data entry), and scope qualifier (bounded logical slice), which distinguishes it from generic readers like capture_read_entry. It does not, however, name any sibling or explain the boundary relative to capture_read_definition/type/hex, so the differentiation is inferential rather than explicit.
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 when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites, and no named alternative among the many capture_read_* siblings. The agent must infer that this is the reader for process data entries specifically, with no exclusion conditions.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
capture_read_typeC
Resolve one type descriptor from an APMX definitions entry.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| file_path | Yes | ||
| type_offset | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden, yet it discloses almost nothing. It does not state that this is a read-only lookup, what happens on an invalid offset, whether the definitions entry must already be loaded, or any error behavior.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence with no filler; the verb and scope come first. It is efficient, though arguably under-specified rather than tight.
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?
An output schema exists so return values need not be explained, but with no annotations, two fully undocumented required parameters, and obscure APMX terminology, the description is not complete enough for an agent to invoke the tool confidently.
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% for both parameters. The phrase 'from an APMX definitions entry' hints that file_path is the definitions file and type_offset indexes into it, but the description adds no real semantics such as offset units, valid ranges, or how the two parameters interact. It fails to compensate for the coverage gap.
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 a verb (resolve) and a resource (type descriptor from an APMX definitions entry), which is more than a tautology. However, 'type descriptor' and 'APMX' are undefined domain jargon, and there is no differentiation from close siblings like capture_read_definition, capture_read_entry, or capture_read_process_data. Adequate but vague.
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?
There is no statement of when to use this tool versus over forty siblings, nor any prerequisites or conditions. The agent is left to infer usage entirely from the name.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
capture_search_callsC
Search saved call payloads, API definitions, and decoded arguments.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | ||
| query | Yes | ||
| file_path | Yes | ||
| max_records | No | ||
| process_index | No | ||
| max_data_bytes | No | ||
| decode_arguments | No | ||
| resolve_definitions | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It never states that this is a read-only operation, does not mention permission or file-access requirements implied by the required file_path, and says nothing about how decoding or definition resolution behave when enabled. Only the existence of an output schema offsets some of this.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence with the verb first and no filler. It is well-formed, though its brevity here reflects under-specification rather than disciplined editing.
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?
For an 8-parameter tool with zero schema description coverage and no annotations, one sentence is far too thin. The output schema covers return values, but nothing explains the search semantics, the source file requirements, or the tuning knobs that govern result size and decoding.
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% for 8 parameters, and the description only loosely gestures at decode_arguments and resolve_definitions via the words 'decoded arguments' and 'API definitions'. Required parameters file_path and query, plus limit, max_records, process_index, and max_data_bytes, get no explanation of meaning, units, or defaults.
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 a clear verb (Search) and names specific resources: saved call payloads, API definitions, and decoded arguments. That is more informative than a bare restatement of the name. It does not, however, distinguish itself from close siblings such as capture_search_entries or capture_read_definition, leaving the agent to infer which search target applies.
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?
There is no statement of when to use this tool versus the many sibling search tools (capture_search_entries, capture_search_directory, api_monitor_search_apis), nor any prerequisite or exclusion guidance. The agent must guess from the resource nouns alone.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
capture_search_directoryC
Search printable strings across all APMX captures in a directory.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | ||
| query | Yes | ||
| directory | Yes | ||
| recursive | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It implies a read-only search, but says nothing about cost, result size, how 'recursive' traversal behaves, or what happens with large captures, leaving significant gaps for an unannotated 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?
A single efficient sentence with the verb and scope front-loaded; no wasted words. It is concise almost to a fault, but structurally clean.
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?
An output schema exists, so return values need not be explained, but for a 4-parameter search tool with no annotations the description omits recursive/limit semantics and alternative routing, leaving the agent under-equipped to invoke it correctly.
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%, so the description must compensate for all four parameters, yet it only hints at 'directory' and the query concept via 'strings'. It says nothing about 'limit', 'recursive', or query syntax, leaving half the parameters undocumented.
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?
States a specific verb ('Search'), resource ('printable strings'), and scope ('across all APMX captures in a directory'), which implicitly separates it from the single-capture capture_strings sibling. It does not explicitly name or differentiate against the very similar capture_search_entries or capture_find_bytes, so it stops short of a 5.
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?
There is no statement of when to use this tool versus the many search/strings siblings (capture_strings, capture_search_entries, capture_find_bytes, capture_list_directory). No prerequisites, alternatives, or exclusions are given; usage must be inferred from the one-line purpose.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
capture_search_entriesC
Search printable strings inside each APMX ZIP entry.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | ||
| query | Yes | ||
| file_path | Yes | ||
| max_entry_bytes | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full behavioral burden. It hints that scanning enumerates every entry and extracts printable strings, but says nothing about case sensitivity, matching semantics, whether scanning is capped per entry, or failure modes (corrupt/non-ZIP files). The limit and max_entry_bytes defaults imply scan bounds that are never disclosed.
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?
A single short sentence with zero padding and a front-loaded verb, which is structurally sound. It is under-specified rather than concise, so it earns only a middling score.
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?
An output schema exists so return values need not be described, but for a four-parameter tool with no annotations, no parameter documentation, and no usage routing, the definition is materially incomplete. An agent could not confidently invoke it correctly.
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% across four parameters, so the description must compensate and does not. file_path and query are loosely inferable from 'inside each APMX ZIP entry', but limit and max_entry_bytes are completely unexplained, leaving two of four parameters opaque.
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 a specific verb (search) and resource (printable strings inside APMX ZIP entries), which is meaningfully more granular than the bare name. It implicitly distinguishes itself from capture_strings and capture_search_directory by scoping the search to ZIP entries, though it does not explicitly name those alternatives.
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?
There is no when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites, and no mention of alternatives. Given the crowded sibling set (capture_strings, capture_search_directory, capture_find_bytes, capture_read_entry), an agent has no basis for choosing this tool over a near-identical one.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
capture_stringsC
Extract/search printable ANSI and UTF-16LE strings from an APMX capture.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | ||
| query | No | ||
| file_path | Yes | ||
| minimum_length | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden, and it discloses almost nothing: no permissions, no rate limits, no note on how large captures or limits affect behavior. It only reveals the two encodings scanned.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. It is tight, though borderline under-specified given the parameter coverage gap.
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?
An output schema exists so return values needn't be described, but for a four-parameter tool with no annotations and 0% parameter coverage, the description leaves too much unspecified to invoke confidently.
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% for four parameters, so the description must compensate and largely does not. 'search' loosely implies the query param and 'printable' loosely implies minimum_length, but file_path and limit are entirely unexplained in both schema and description.
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?
States specific verbs (Extract/search), the resource (printable strings), and the encoding targets (ANSI and UTF-16LE) from an APMX capture. This distinguishes it reasonably from capture_hex and capture_find_bytes, though it doesn't name those siblings explicitly.
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 when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites, and no routing to alternatives such as capture_find_bytes for byte search or capture_hex for hex dumps. The 'extract/search' duality is hinted at but never explained (e.g., how 'query' toggles modes).
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
capture_validateC
Validate an APMX prefix, ZIP entries, process metadata, and call streams.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| deep | No | ||
| file_path | Yes | ||
| max_records | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description must carry the full behavioral burden. It implies a read-only validation but never states that explicitly, nor does it describe side effects, failure behavior, or what 'validate' actually checks. Only a minimal behavioral hint is present.
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 efficient sentence with no wasted words. However, it is under-specified for the tool's complexity and lacks any front-loaded usage or scope framing.
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?
An output schema exists, so return values need not be explained. But with no annotations, zero parameter documentation, and no usage context, the description leaves critical gaps for a three-parameter validation tool.
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%, so the description must compensate for all three parameters. It mentions none of them: file_path, deep, and max_records are left entirely unexplained in both schema and description.
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 uses a specific verb (Validate) and enumerates the resource components (APMX prefix, ZIP entries, process metadata, call streams). It is clear what the tool does but does not differentiate it from any of the many sibling capture_* inspection tools.
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 when-to-use guidance, prerequisites, or alternatives are provided. The agent gets no signal about when validation should be run versus other capture operations like capture_info or capture_compare.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
capture_xml_entryC
Parse one bounded XML entry, such as an APMX display/filter tree.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | ||
| query | No | ||
| file_path | Yes | ||
| max_bytes | No | ||
| entry_name | No | filter/display.xml |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. It implies a read-only parse operation but does not disclose side effects, permissions, error behavior, bounding semantics, or any other behavioral traits.
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 front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. It is appropriately concise, though perhaps too terse for the number of parameters involved.
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?
An output schema exists, so return values need not be explained, but the description does not compensate for the 0% parameter schema coverage or lack of annotations. For a 5-parameter parsing tool, this is substantially incomplete.
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 5 parameters with 0% description coverage, and the description mentions none of them. file_path, entry_name, limit, query, and max_bytes are all left undocumented in both schema and description.
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 gives a clear verb ('Parse') and resource ('one bounded XML entry'), with a concrete example (APMX display/filter tree). It does not explicitly differentiate from siblings like capture_read_entry or capture_extract_entry, but the action is distinguishable.
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?
There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, no prerequisites, and no exclusions. The only usage signal is the implied scope of parsing a single XML entry.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
Tool Schema Changelog
Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
59 tool updates
v0.10.26- First observed
api_monitor_add_display_filter - First observed
api_monitor_attach_process - First observed
api_monitor_capture_process - First observed
api_monitor_detach_all - First observed
api_monitor_gui_action - First observed
api_monitor_gui_click_point - First observed
api_monitor_gui_key - First observed
api_monitor_gui_lists - First observed
api_monitor_gui_read - First observed
api_monitor_gui_screenshot - First observed
api_monitor_gui_scroll - First observed
api_monitor_gui_select - First observed
api_monitor_gui_select_option - First observed
api_monitor_gui_tree - First observed
api_monitor_gui_tree_check - First observed
api_monitor_launch - First observed
api_monitor_monitor_process - First observed
api_monitor_monitoring_control - First observed
api_monitor_open_capture - First observed
api_monitor_parse_api_definition - First observed
api_monitor_process_control - First observed
api_monitor_read_api_definition - First observed
api_monitor_save_capture - First observed
api_monitor_search_apis - First observed
api_monitor_status - First observed
api_monitor_summary - First observed
api_monitor_target_processes - First observed
api_monitor_traffic - First observed
api_monitor_traffic_details - First observed
api_monitor_ui_tree - First observed
api_monitor_wait_for_traffic - First observed
api_monitor_window_control - First observed
capture_call_records - First observed
capture_call_stats - First observed
capture_calls_around - First observed
capture_compare - First observed
capture_compare_calls - First observed
capture_decode_call - First observed
capture_export_calls - First observed
capture_extract_call_payload - First observed
capture_extract_entry - First observed
capture_find_bytes - First observed
capture_hex - First observed
capture_info - First observed
capture_list_apis - First observed
capture_list_directory - First observed
capture_list_entries - First observed
capture_list_processes - First observed
capture_monitoring_log - First observed
capture_read_definition - First observed
capture_read_entry - First observed
capture_read_process_data - First observed
capture_read_type - First observed
capture_search_calls - First observed
capture_search_directory - First observed
capture_search_entries - First observed
capture_strings - First observed
capture_validate - First observed
capture_xml_entry
TDQS
Scored across 59 tools
Descriptions do a decent job of binding each tool to a specific control or artifact, but there are clear clusters of overlapping purpose: api_monitor_monitor_process vs capture_process vs attach_process, and multiple string/search readers (capture_strings, capture_search_entries, capture_search_directory, capture_search_calls), plus several API-definition readers (api_monitor_search_apis, parse_api_definition, read_api_definition, capture_read_definition, capture_list_apis). An agent must read carefully to avoid misselection across the GUI-control family and the entry-reading family.
Names are uniformly snake_case and split cleanly into two predictable prefixes: live-control tools (api_monitor_*) and capture-file tools (capture_*). Minor deviations exist where tools are noun-only (api_monitor_status, api_monitor_summary, capture_info) rather than verb_noun, but the pattern remains readable and largely predictable.
59 tools is far beyond what an agent can reliably select from, even for a broad domain combining Windows GUI automation with APMX capture forensics. Many closely related operations (scroll, key, click_point, action, select_option, tree_check) could have been consolidated into one parameterized control tool.
The surface covers the full lifecycle: launch/attach/monitor/stop/detach, GUI reading and manipulation, screenshotting, capture export/extract, validation/comparison, and extensive call decoding and search. Only minor gaps exist, such as first-class capture deletion/creation or diffing beyond entry-size/CRC comparison.
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