check_elementor_versions

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

Annotations already indicate readOnlyHint and idempotentHint, confirming safe, idempotent behavior. The description adds value by explaining the tool fetches versions from each site and compares them against wordpress.org, flagging outdated ones. This provides behavioral context beyond annotations.

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 extremely concise: two sentences plus a lead phrase. Every sentence adds essential information: the overall purpose, the method (fetch and compare), and the output action (flag outdated). No wasted words.

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 has one optional parameter and an output schema exists, the description provides adequate context. It covers the input (site_ids optional, defaults to all), the action (check versions), and the purpose (identify outdated). It lacks mention of potential rate limits or output format, but the output schema fills that gap.

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 description hints that the tool operates on all sites ('Fleet-wide') and the parameter is an optional array to specify site IDs. However, it does not explicitly explain that omitting site_ids checks all sites or that providing them filters to those sites. With 0% schema coverage, more detail would improve clarity.

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 purpose: performing a fleet-wide audit of Elementor versions by fetching installed versions and comparing against the latest from wordpress.org, flagging outdated installs. This is specific, uses a clear verb-resource structure, and distinguishes it from sibling tools like list_elementor_pages or check a single site.

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 the tool is for fleet-wide version checking but does not explicitly state when to use it versus alternatives. It lacks guidance on scenarios where this tool is not appropriate or mention of related tools that might be better for individual site checks.

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