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

No annotations provided, so description carries full disclosure burden. States the tool lists breakpoints but fails to clarify what 'active' means, what data structure is returned, pagination behavior, or error conditions (e.g., no session attached).

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 efficient at 4 words with zero redundancy. Every word serves a purpose: action (List), scope (all), filter (active), target (breakpoints).

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?

Adequate for a single-parameter list operation with complete schema coverage, but lacks output format details and behavioral context that would help interpret results. Minimum viable for tool selection.

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 coverage is 100% with sessionId fully documented (including default behavior and cross-reference to list_sessions). Main description adds no parameter details, but baseline 3 is appropriate given complete schema documentation.

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?

States specific verb (List) and resource (breakpoints) with scope qualifier (active). Implicitly distinguishes from siblings like set_breakpoint and remove_breakpoint through the 'list' action, though it does not explicitly mention debugging context or contrast with breakpoint management tools.

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?

Provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., when debugging vs. inspecting state). The only workflow hint appears in the parameter schema referencing list_sessions, not in the description itself.

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