plugins_manager_list

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the burden. It indicates an admin-scoped inventory, implying a read-only listing and an authorization requirement, but it does not explicitly confirm that no changes are made or describe any behavioral caveats.

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 compact with no filler words, and the admin qualification is useful. It is a fragment rather than a complete sentence, but it is still an efficient, front-loaded phrase for a zero-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?

For a zero-argument tool with an output schema, this is close to sufficient: it names the resource and admin context. However, it is ambiguous against nearby plugin tools and provides no direction on when to select it, so an agent may still under- or over-select it.

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 and schema coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 4. The description adds the admin scope but no parameter details are 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 phrase 'Plugin manager inventory' identifies a resource and admin scope, but it is a noun fragment with no explicit verb; it relies on the tool name for the 'list' action. It also does not differentiate itself from the sibling plugins_list, which could be the non-admin equivalent.

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?

There is no guidance about when to call this tool versus siblings such as plugins_list or inventory_get. The '(admin)' marker hints at privilege level but does not state conditions or alternatives.

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