List attributes
list_attributesA style's attributes and every value, with names.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| style | Yes |
list_attributesA style's attributes and every value, with names.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| style | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, destructiveHint=false, and openWorldHint=false, so the safety profile is covered by structured data. The description adds no behavioral context of its own (no return shape detail, no note that the style must exist, no ordering or pagination info), so this is essentially a restatement rather than added value.
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 subject (a style's attributes) is front-loaded. The trailing phrase 'with names' is slightly cryptic but the whole thing is compact and earns its space.
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 trivial read-only, one-parameter tool with no output schema, the description gives only a hint of the return shape ('attributes and every value, with names'). It is minimal but arguably sufficient for such a simple call, leaving the response structure underspecified.
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 the single 'style' parameter, and the description never explains it. The enum values are self-describing, but the description does not state that the argument must come from list_styles or what happens on an invalid style, 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 names a specific resource (a style's attributes and their values) with an implied list verb, which is distinct from list_styles and list_templates. It is understandable but terse, and it never explicitly contrasts itself with those sibling 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 statement of when to call this versus list_styles, list_templates, or render_avatar. A reader can infer it is a discovery step before rendering, but nothing in the text supplies a trigger condition or exclusion.
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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