get_actors

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

No annotations are present, so the description must carry the transparency burden. It only hints that parameter tables are omitted, but doesn't state output format, read-only nature, or any side effects. This is a minimal disclosure for a read operation.

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, but the parenthetical 'parameter tables omitted' is ambiguous and may confuse readers. It is still appropriately sized, though the note could be clearer.

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 simple zero-parameter getter, the description is minimally sufficient but omits the return format and fails to explain the ambiguous 'parameter tables omitted' note. It doesn't fully clarify what the agent can expect from the response, especially given the many sibling tools.

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?

With zero parameters and 100% schema coverage (vacuous), the description has no parameter details to add. The baseline of 4 applies, and the description doesn't detract from it.

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 'Get all actors from the RPG Maker XP project' with a specific verb and resource, clearly distinguishing it from 'get_actor' (single actor) and 'search_actors' (search). Though the parenthetical 'parameter tables omitted' is cryptic, the core purpose is 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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like search_actors or get_actor. There are no exclusion criteria or context hints, leaving the agent to infer usage from the name alone.

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