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listInitiatives

List all initiatives in the organization with optional filters for draft and expired initiatives. View active improvement programs, strategic projects, and their current status to understand organizational priorities and track progress

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description
`page`	Yes	Page number to return, 0-indexed. Default 0.
`context`	Yes	Explain why you're invoking this tool now and how its output will be used. Then state how this call supports your overall objective and fits into your broader plan across all tool calls (e.g., why this tool vs. others, and what step it unblocks). Never share any personal details or sensitive information.
`pageSize`	Yes	Number of results to return per page, between 1 and 1000. Default 250.
`includeDrafts`	No	Whether or not to include draft Initiatives in the response
`includeExpired`	No	Whether or not to include expired Initiatives in the response

TDQS

A4/5.0

Behavior3/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the burden. It discloses that the tool lists all initiatives with optional filters for drafts and expired ones, and indicates return content (status). However, it does not mention pagination behavior or response format, which are left to the schema.

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?

The description is two sentences: the first states the action and filters, the second explains the purpose and return value. No filler words; it is concise and front-loaded.

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

Completeness4/5

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

For a straightforward list tool with all parameters documented in the schema, the description covers the essential aspects: what it lists, the filters, and the output content. It does not explicit mention pagination, but that is covered by the schema parameters, making it adequately complete.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 3. The description adds meaning by clarifying that 'optional filters' map to includeDrafts and includeExpired, and by explaining what the output represents (active programs, status). It does not add extra syntax details beyond the schema.

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 uses a specific verb 'List' with a clear resource 'initiatives' and scope 'in the organization'. It distinguishes from sibling tool 'getInitiative' by emphasizing 'all initiatives' and mentioning optional filters.

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?

The description provides clear usage context: 'View active improvement programs, strategic projects, and their current status to understand organizational priorities and track progress.' It implies when to use the tool but does not explicitly name alternatives or when not to use it.

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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TDQS

C2.7/5.0

Disambiguation2/5

Several tools have overlapping or unclear boundaries, notably getEntityDescriptor and listEntityDescriptors share identical descriptions, and getEntityDetails may be confused with them. This ambiguity could easily lead an agent to select the wrong tool for a catalog lookup.

Naming Consistency3/5

Most tools follow a camelCase getXxx/listXxx pattern, but there are clear exceptions like query_docs and get_more_tools that use snake_case, and the verb set includes get, list, query, and search. The mixed conventions are still readable but not fully consistent.

Tool Count2/5

With 31 tools, the surface feels oversized, especially considering the redundant descriptor tools and the meta-tool get_more_tools. The scope is broad but could benefit from splitting into separate servers for catalog, metrics, and other functions.

Completeness2/5

The tool set is almost entirely read-only (get/list/search/query) with no create, update, or delete operations, despite descriptions mentioning 'manage your service catalog'. This leaves significant lifecycle gaps and prevents full catalog management workflows.

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