Single tool with critical definition gaps. Tool name 'example_tool' is generic and lacks action verb (should be verb_noun pattern like 'process_message'). Description is minimal (47 chars, below 10-char baseline for meaningful context). Input schema present but lacks parameter descriptions, the 'message' parameter has no guidance on format, length, or constraints. No output schema documented. No error handling guidance. Tool appears to be a placeholder/template rather than production-ready.
An example tool that processes messages
Tool name lacks action verb. 'example_tool' is generic and non-descriptive. Should follow verb_noun pattern (e.g., 'process_message', 'transform_text') so LLMs infer intent from the name alone.
Tool description is too brief (47 chars). Provides no context on WHEN to use it, WHAT it returns, or any prerequisites. Baseline for A+ tools is 50-200 chars with explicit WHAT/WHEN/WHY guidance.
Input parameter 'message' lacks description. LLMs cannot infer whether this accepts free-form text, structured JSON, or specific formats. Must include format, length constraints, and examples in parameter description.
No output schema documented. LLMs need to know what fields and types to expect from the response to plan downstream calls and extract data correctly.
| Scored | Grade | Overall | Spec posture | Rubric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | F | 37 | 2026-07-28+ | v2 |
No error handling or recovery guidance. Tool provides no information on failure modes, retryability, or what the LLM should do if execution fails.