Contract Testing: Get Branch Versions

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint, which convey safety. Description adds that it retrieves 'all versions' from a branch, implying a list. However, it does not disclose additional behaviors such as pagination handling or result ordering beyond what annotations cover. No contradiction.

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 short but includes an unnecessary 'Toolset:' line. Parameter list duplicates schema content. Could be more concise by omitting redundant details, but it is not overly verbose.

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?

No output schema exists, and the description does not hint at return format or structure. Pagination parameters exist but no mention of how they affect results. Annotations provide good safety profile, but for a list operation, more detail on output would be helpful. Adequate but not 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 coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents all parameters. The description repeats parameter names and brief descriptions but adds no extra meaning (e.g., constraints, examples, format). Baseline 3 is appropriate.

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 (retrieve), resource (versions), and scope (from a specific branch of a pacticipant). It distinguishes from sibling tools like get_latest_pacticipant_version or list_pacticipant_versions.

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?

Description provides no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., get_latest_pacticipant_version, list_pacticipant_versions). It mentions 'Toolset: Branches and Versions' but does not state when-not-to-use or provide criteria for selection.

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