list_folder_structure

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

Annotations are absent, so the description carries the burden of explaining behavior. It discloses the recursive traversal, the aggregation of file counts and sizes, and the JSON-string return format. It does not cover edge cases like missing paths or permission errors, but the non-mutating intent is clear.

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, dense sentence with no filler. It front-loads the operation, specifies the resource, lists the outputs, and states the return format.

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?

The output schema likely covers return values, and the description covers the core recursive behavior. However, max_depth semantics and path expectations are undocumented, and there is no usage guidance relative to read_document, so the description is only minimally complete.

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%, so the description must compensate. It loosely maps to the path parameter via 'specified folder' and mentions recursion, but it does not explain max_depth, its limit semantics, or the path format. The agent is left to infer important parameter behavior.

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 uses a specific action (recursively explores the specified folder) and names concrete outputs: tree structure, per-extension file counts, and total capacity, all returned as a JSON string. This clearly distinguishes it from the sibling read_document, which presumably reads a single document.

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 explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance is given, and the sibling read_document is not referenced. The intended use is implied by the description, but the agent gets no direct help choosing between this tool and the alternative.

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