list_room_tabs

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. It mentions listing tabs but fails to describe key traits like pagination, rate limits, authentication requirements, error handling, or output format (e.g., list structure). This leaves significant gaps for an agent to understand operational behavior.

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, efficient sentence that directly states the tool's function without unnecessary words. It is front-loaded with the core action and resource, making it easy to parse and understand quickly.

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 the lack of annotations and output schema, the description is incomplete. It does not cover behavioral aspects like response format, error cases, or usage context, which are critical for a list operation. This leaves the agent with insufficient information to effectively use the tool.

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 100%, with the single parameter 'roomId' well-documented in the schema. The description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema, such as format examples or constraints, but the high coverage justifies a baseline score of 3 as adequate.

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 action ('List') and resource ('room tabs for a specified room in Webex'), making the purpose understandable. However, it does not explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like 'get_room_tab_details' (which retrieves details of a specific tab) or 'list_rooms' (which lists rooms rather than tabs), missing full sibling distinction.

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 use this tool versus alternatives, such as 'get_room_tab_details' for specific tab information or 'list_rooms' for room listings. It lacks context about prerequisites, exclusions, or typical use cases, offering only basic functional intent.

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