list_agent_templates

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

No annotations are provided, so the description bears full responsibility for behavioral disclosure. It mentions 'built-in' and 'slugs', but does not disclose pagination, authentication, return format, or behavior with the optional workspace_id. Minimal additional context beyond the tool name.

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 one short declarative sentence with no filler. It is appropriately concise for a simple list operation and every word earns its place.

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 list tool with one optional parameter and no output schema, the description is adequate but lacks details like what exactly is returned (array of slugs) and how workspace_id affects results. It is not misleading but leaves some ambiguity.

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 single optional parameter workspace_id is fully described in the schema (100% coverage), so the description does not need to add param semantics. It adds no new meaning beyond what the schema already provides, but the schema is sufficient.

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 'List' and identifies the resource as 'built-in agent template slugs', clearly distinguishing it from sibling tools that create or manage agents. It succinctly answers what the tool does.

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 implies usage (list templates to fetch slugs) but does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives like create_agent_from_template, nor does it provide context such as 'fetch before creating an agent'. The verb 'List' gives a basic hint, but no direct guidance.

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