List Versions

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, openWorldHint=false, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds useful behavioral context by specifying that results are limited to versions visible to the current user and constrained to controlled .sde or whitelisted FeatureServer sources.

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?

The description is a single front-loaded sentence with zero filler. It begins with the action '列出' and names the resource immediately, then adds scope without unnecessary elaboration.

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?

An output schema exists, so return values need not be explained, and annotations cover the safety profile. The description still omits parameter format and usage guidance for a one-parameter tool, but it does add source-scope context that partially compensates.

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?

Schema description coverage is 0% and the single required parameter workspace_path has no schema description. The description only hints at source types ('.sde' or 'FeatureServer') but never names the parameter, explains its expected format, or clarifies whether it accepts a path, connection string, or URL.

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 states a specific verb and resource: '列出...版本及属性' (list versions and properties). It also scopes the source to '受控 .sde 或精确白名单 FeatureServer', which helps distinguish it from broader dataset-listing tools. However, it does not explicitly differentiate itself from version-management siblings such as create_version, change_version, or reconcile_versions.

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 description says what is listed but gives no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It does not mention prerequisites such as needing an active versioned workspace, nor does it explain when a user should call this instead of other version-related tools.

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