list_articlesList every published article on the Cuvo blog (slug, title, excerpt, date, category): telehealth compliance, pharmacy, and growth guides.
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Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already mark the tool as read-only, idempotent, and non-destructive. The description adds useful behavioral detail: only published articles are included, and the exact returned fields are enumerated. This is sufficient for a simple list 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?
A single, well-structured sentence that front-loads the action and resource, then provides useful details about returned fields and content categories. No filler or repetition.
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 parameter-free list operation with no output schema, the description provides sufficient information: what is returned, the topic scope, and the fact that it is a complete list of published articles. Nothing critical is missing for an agent to call this 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?
The tool has zero parameters, so the baseline for this dimension is 4. The description adds value by clarifying the output fields and scope, though no parameter semantics are needed.
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 ('every published article on the Cuvo blog'), and names the output fields and topical categories. This clearly distinguishes the tool from its siblings such as get_article and list_comparisons.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description gives clear context: use this tool to fetch the full blog article catalog, not individual or comparison resources. It does not explicitly enumerate when-not-to-use alternatives, but the scope is obvious from the wording and sibling names.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
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Each tool maps to a distinct resource or action: content retrieval (get_article, get_comparison, get_overview, get_pricing), list indices (list_articles, list_comparisons), and scheduling actions (get_availability, book_discovery_call, request_callback). The only near-overlap, book_discovery_call versus request_callback, is clearly separated by their descriptions and required inputs.
All tool names follow a verb_noun snake_case pattern: get_* for singular resources, list_* for collection indices, and book_*/request_* for conversion actions. The naming style is consistent and the verb family matches the tool's role.
Nine tools is a well-scoped size for this server: individual content pages, content lists, and call-booking actions each earn their place. There is no redundancy or sprawl.
The tool surface covers the full website and lead-gen workflow: users can discover content, retrieve full pages, check availability, book a discovery call, or request a callback. The content tools feed directly into their paired retrieval tools, and the scheduling tools cover the expected alternatives.