alarms_rules_list

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

No annotations are provided, yet the description omits any behavioral traits such as pagination, rate limits, or side effects. For a read operation, minimal transparency is offered.

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 single-sentence description is highly concise, front-loaded with the core action, and contains no extraneous information.

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 listing tool with no output schema, the description is sufficient but could mention pagination or result ordering. However, it adequately covers the filtering options.

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?

All 6 parameters have schema descriptions (100% coverage), so the tool description adds no new meaning beyond the optional filtering, providing baseline 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 'List alarm rules, optionally filtered by channel/enabled/level/keyword' clearly states the resource (alarm rules) and action (list), and distinguishes from siblings like alarms_list (alarms vs rules) and alarms_rule_get (single rule).

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 for listing with filters but provides no exclusions or comparisons to sibling tools like rules_list or alarms_stats, leaving the agent to infer when to choose this tool.

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