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Read-onlyIdempotent

Lists the enabled tools with titles, descriptions and the price. Same information as tools/list. Free: never requires payment.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

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TDQS

A4.5/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

The annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds valuable context beyond annotations: 'Free: never requires payment' and notes it mirrors tools/list, which helps an agent understand cost and behavior.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Three short, front-loaded sentences with no wasted words; the free/payment constraint is stated clearly and immediately.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness5/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a zero-parameter, read-only discovery tool with rich annotations and no output schema, the description is complete: it explains what is returned (titles, descriptions, price) and confirms it is free and equivalent to tools/list.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

With zero parameters, the schema provides everything needed. The description does not need to explain any parameters, and it correctly focuses on output content (titles, descriptions, price).

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states a specific verb ('Lists') and resource ('enabled tools with titles, descriptions and the price'), and explicitly equates it to tools/list, which differentiates it from the sibling utility tools.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

It clearly indicates the context (tool discovery) and names an equivalent alternative (tools/list), but does not explicitly state when not to use it or contrast with any sibling tools.

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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