ralph.unblock_task

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

With no annotations, the description must carry the behavioral disclosure burden. It does reveal the state transition from blocked to active and the default unchecked state, which is useful. However, it does not mention side effects, how a task is identified, or what happens if the task is already active.

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 single sentence is short and front-loads the action, with the behavioral default as a parenthetical. Every word adds information; there is 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?

For a tool with no output schema, no annotations, and two undocumented parameters, the description is too sparse. It explains the transition but not the parameters, response behavior, or edge cases, so it is not sufficient for a confident call.

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 text or taskId. An agent cannot learn what text should contain, what taskId does, or when taskId is required. The description therefore fails to compensate for the schema 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 uses the specific verb 'Move' and names the exact resource and destination: a blocked task into the active task list. The parenthetical 'unchecked by default' adds concrete state detail. This clearly distinguishes it from siblings like block_task and set_task_status.

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 statement about when to call this versus alternatives such as block_task, set_task_status, or next_task. The action is implied by the name and description, but no exclusions, prerequisities, or alternative routing are provided.

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