list_memos

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. 'List' strongly suggests a read-only operation with no side effects, which is helpful. However, it does not disclose ordering, pagination, filter match semantics, or whether the results are scoped to the current user.

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 concise sentence with the action and resource up front. Every word adds meaning and there is no redundant or filler content.

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?

The output schema exists, so return values do not need to be described in detail. However, with no annotations and a potentially overlapping sibling tool search_memos, the description is thin on when to choose this tool and how filtering behaves. It is adequate but leaves gaps.

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 input schema has no property descriptions, so the description must compensate. It names category and tag filtering and indicates they are optional, which matches the schema. But it adds no detail about accepted formats, exact-match behavior, or how multiple filters combine.

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 resource ('saved memos'), making the core purpose clear. It also mentions optional category and tag filtering. However, it does not explicitly differentiate this tool from the sibling search_memos, which could have overlapping use cases.

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 that the tool is for retrieving saved memos, optionally filtered by category and tag. It provides no explicit guidance about when to use list_memos versus search_memos or other sibling tools, so the usage context is only implicit.

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