alterios_list_comments

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

No annotations provided, and the description only declares it as a read operation. No mention of side effects, pagination behavior, error handling, or performance implications. The agent is left to infer behavior from the name and schema alone.

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 sentence with no wasted words, but it is too brief to convey essential information. While concise, it sacrifices substance for brevity.

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 7 parameters with no schema descriptions, no annotations, and an output schema not referenced, the description lacks completeness. It fails to explain pagination, required vs optional fields, or return value structure.

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%, meaning the schema provides no descriptions for any of the 7 parameters. The tool description adds no parameter details, leaving the agent to guess parameter meanings despite having titles like 'page' and 'depth'.

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 verb (read), resource (comments for an entity), and API version (v1). It is specific and distinguishable from sibling tools, though it could explicitly mention that it lists comments.

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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives, no prerequisites, and no context on typical use cases. The description only states what it does, not when to use it.

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