Get Prowlarr Indexer Status

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

With no annotations, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure, but it provides none. The input schema suggests list/pagination parameters (page, limit, cursor), implying a list response, yet the description says 'status' singular, which may mislead. No mention of side effects, permissions, or rate limits.

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?

At 6 words, the description is too short and omits critical information. While conciseness is valued, this lacks essential context for a 10-parameter tool.

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 tool's complexity (10 parameters, many sibling tools, no output schema), the description is completely inadequate. It fails to cover the tool's scope, return format, or relationship to other tools.

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%, and the description adds no meaning to the 10 parameters. Parameters like 'to', 'from', 'detail' (with enum values), 'fields', 'groupBy' remain unexplained, leaving the agent to rely solely on the schema, which lacks descriptions.

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 'Return Prowlarr indexer status' is essentially a tautology of the tool name and does not clarify whether it returns status for all indexers or a single one, nor does it distinguish from sibling tools like get_indexer or get_indexer_stats.

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?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus the many sibling tools, such as get_indexer_history or get_indexer_stats. The user has no context for appropriate usage.

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