List registered agents
list_agentsFind self-registered agents by identifier, description, or capability.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | ||
| query | No |
list_agentsFind self-registered agents by identifier, description, or capability.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | ||
| query | No |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=false, so the safety profile is clear. The description adds the search scope (identifier/description/capability) but does not disclose behaviors such as matching semantics, ordering, or pagination.
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 focused sentence that front-loads the action and scope without repetition or filler. Every word contributes to understanding the tool's purpose.
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 simple read-only list tool with two optional parameters and no output schema, the description conveys the essential purpose and search scope. Minor omissions such as return format and exact matching behavior prevent a perfect score.
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?
With 0% schema description coverage, the description partially compensates by explaining the query parameter's semantics (search by identifier, description, or capability). However, it does not explain the limit parameter or its effect on results beyond what the schema shows.
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 uses a specific verb ('Find'), a clear resource ('self-registered agents'), and enumerates search dimensions (identifier, description, capability). This distinguishes it from siblings like register_agent or list_feature_requests by resource and action.
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?
No guidance is given on when to use this tool versus alternatives or when not to use it. Context must be inferred entirely from the tool name and sibling names, with no explicit selection criteria.
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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