clokio_list_task_dependencies

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and destructiveHint=false, so the read-only safety profile is covered. The description adds the dependency-direction context 'blocks / waiting-on', but it does not disclose return shape, pagination, or whether dependencies are incoming, outgoing, or both.

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 sentence with no filler, and the clarifying parenthetical earns its place. It is fully front-loaded.

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 read-only list operation with one required integer parameter, the description plus annotations are largely sufficient to select and invoke the tool. It would be slightly more complete if it stated the output shape or dependency direction explicitly, but nothing blocks a correct call.

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 0%, and the single parameter 'id' has no description in the schema. The phrase 'a task's dependencies' implies that id identifies a task, but the description never explicitly states that the integer id is the task ID, leaving some inference required.

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 ('a task's dependencies'), with the parenthetical '(blocks / waiting-on)' clarifying the dependency types. This distinguishes it from siblings like clokio_get_task, clokio_add_task_dependency, and clokio_list_task_comments.

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 provides no guidance on when to prefer this over alternatives, no exclusions, and no mention of the sibling clokio_add_task_dependency or clokio_get_task. Usage must be inferred entirely from the tool name.

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