wordpress_get_sidebars

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the burden of behavioral disclosure. It clarifies that the tool retrieves registered sidebars/widget areas, which implies a read-only operation, but does not mention return format, authentication requirements, or any filtering behavior. This is minimal but acceptable for a simple getter.

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 concise sentence, 'Get all registered sidebar/widget areas,' with no redundant words. It is front-loaded with the verb and resource, achieving maximum clarity in minimal space.

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 no-parameter, read-only listing tool with no output schema, the description adequately conveys the core function. It does not explain the return data structure, but the tool's simplicity mitigates this need. The ambiguity with the singular sibling `wordpress_get_sidebar` is a minor gap, but overall the description is complete enough for an agent to invoke the tool correctly.

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 the schema is vacuously 100% covered. The baseline for 0 params is 4, and the description adds no parameter-specific information because none exists. No deduction is 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 description states a specific action ('Get') with a clear resource ('all registered sidebar/widget areas'). The plural 'all' distinguishes it from the sibling tool `wordpress_get_sidebar` (singular), making the scope unambiguous.

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 usage for retrieving the full list of sidebars, but provides no explicit guidance on when to use this versus the singular `wordpress_get_sidebar` or widget-related tools. There are no exclusions or alternative tool mentions, so the context is clear but not fully enriched.

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