redmine_roles

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

The description implies read-only behavior but does not disclose any additional behavioral traits such as rate limits, pagination behavior, or authentication requirements. With no annotations, the description carries full burden but fails to provide meaningful transparency.

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?

Extremely short, but it conveys the core idea without fluff. However, it lacks structure and does not use whitespace or bullet points to improve readability.

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?

Given 6 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is severely incomplete. It does not explain how to use the parameters, what each action returns, or any expected behavior.

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?

The description adds no information beyond the schema for parameters like role_id, limit, or query. Schema coverage is 50%, yet the description does not compensate for the missing parameter details.

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 clearly states the tool reads roles and lists two actions (list and get), which is specific enough to convey the basic purpose. However, it lacks details on what each action does precisely.

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 on when to use this tool versus siblings like redmine_issues or redmine_projects. There are no explicit conditions or alternatives mentioned.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.