list_bookmarksRetrieves saved Canvas bookmarks with names, URLs, and IDs; read-only, so you can review them and pass an ID to delete_bookmark when needed.
List your saved Canvas bookmarks with their names, URLs and IDs. Read-only. Use the IDs with delete_bookmark.
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Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v1.0.1Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, destructiveHint=false and openWorldHint, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds useful behavioral context by saying the result includes names, URLs and IDs, and that those IDs feed delete_bookmark, though it does not discuss pagination or ordering.
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 three short sentences with no wasted text. The core listing purpose is front-loaded, followed by the read-only note and the delete_bookmark workflow.
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 zero-parameter read-only listing tool with rich annotations and no output schema, the description supplies the essential return fields and downstream ID usage. Nothing critical is missing for an agent to call it correctly.
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 tool has zero parameters, so there are no input semantics to document. Under the scoring rules, zero parameters gives a baseline of 4, and no additional parameter explanation is needed.
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 and resource: 'List your saved Canvas bookmarks'. It also states what fields are returned, names/URLs/IDs, and distinguishes the read-only listing role from the delete_bookmark sibling workflow.
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?
It clearly establishes the read-only listing use case and explicitly names how the returned IDs are used with delete_bookmark. It does not cover when not to use the tool or contrast with create_bookmark, so it falls short of full alternative guidance.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.