whatsms_admin_get_subscriptions

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It states 'List all subscriptions' which implies a read-only operation, but it does not disclose potential auth requirements, pagination parameter details, or return format. The mention of 'optional pagination' is a hint but lacks specifics.

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 sentence with no wasted words. It conveys the essential purpose and a key behavior (pagination) efficiently, earning full marks for conciseness.

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 tool is a simple list operation with low complexity, and the empty schema/sibling names provide some context. However, the absence of an output schema and annotations means the description should clarify pagination syntax and response structure. The current description is minimally adequate but lacks completeness for advanced use.

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 is empty (with additionalProperties true), so the description adds some meaning by mentioning 'optional pagination'. However, it does not specify the exact parameter names or types, leaving the agent to guess how to pass pagination details. Since there are no documented params in the schema, this is a baseline score with limited added value.

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 clearly states a specific verb ('List'), resource ('subscriptions'), and scope ('all'), which distinguishes it from sibling tools like whatsms_admin_get_users or whatsms_admin_get_roles. This makes the tool's purpose immediately clear.

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 when to use the tool (when you need a list of subscriptions) but does not explicitly mention alternatives or exclusions. Sibling tool names like create_subscription and delete_subscription suggest non-list operations, but the description itself provides no direct guidance on when not to use it.

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