buscar_segmentos

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

No annotations are provided, so the description bears the full burden. It discloses pagination behavior, but does not mention read-only status, search semantics (e.g., exact match vs partial), or response structure. The pagination detail is valuable, but other behavioral aspects are missing.

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 short and structured with headers (🎯 Objetivo, 🔍 Observações) and bullet points. It is concise and front-loads the purpose. The emojis add visual separation but are not essential.

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?

Given no output schema, no annotations, and 3 parameters with 0% schema coverage, the description should provide comprehensive guidance. It only covers pagination and the basic purpose, leaving the use of 'id' and 'nome' parameters and the output format unspecified. This creates significant gaps for an agent.

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 description coverage is 0% (no descriptions in schema). The description only explains the 'pagina' parameter for pagination. It fails to describe the 'id' and 'nome' parameters, which are likely filters. For a tool with 3 parameters, the description adds minimal semantic value beyond the schema.

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 the tool's goal: 'Buscar opções de segmentos de empresas' (search for company segment options). It uses the verb 'buscar' and identifies the resource, distinguishing it from siblings like 'salvar_segmento' (save) and 'excluir_segmento' (delete). However, it could be more explicit about the output format (e.g., returns list of segments with id and nome).

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 pagination guidance: results are limited per page and the 'pagina' parameter can be used to access next pages. However, it does not give when-to-use comparisons with siblings or any prerequisites. The guidance is helpful but limited.

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