List sites
list_sitesLists the websites (domains) in the Anole account with their crawl status and average score.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
list_sitesLists the websites (domains) in the Anole account with their crawl status and average score.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnly, idempotent, non-destructive, closed-world, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds value beyond that by disclosing what each entry contains (crawl status and average score), which matters since no output schema exists; it stops short of stating ordering or result-count behavior.
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?
One front-loaded sentence with no filler; the resource is named first and the returned attributes follow. Nothing is wasted and nothing needs to be re-read.
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 parameterless read with no output schema, naming the returned fields (crawl status, average score) and the account scope is most of what an agent needs. Minor gaps remain around result volume/ordering and how to follow up on a single site.
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?
There are zero parameters, so there is nothing to disambiguate and the baseline of 4 applies. The description correctly implies an unfiltered, whole-account listing rather than suggesting any hidden arguments.
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 (Lists) and resource (websites/domains) plus an account-level scope and the attributes returned. It is clearly distinct from get_site_overview (single site) and list_urls (pages within a site), though it never names those siblings explicitly.
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 zero-parameter, account-wide nature implies the when-to-use case (enumerate all sites), but the description gives no explicit guidance, no mention of pagination/limits, and no pointer to alternatives like get_site_overview for drilling into one site.
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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