get_models_api_v1_models_get
Retrieve available models from OpenWebUI. Optionally refresh the model list to get updated data.
Instructions
Get Models
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| refresh | No |
Retrieve available models from OpenWebUI. Optionally refresh the model list to get updated data.
Get Models
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| refresh | No |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries full burden but only states 'Get Models', hiding behavioral details like pagination, filtering, or the effect of the 'refresh' parameter. This provides minimal transparency for an agent.
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?
Extremely concise but sacrifices usefulness; two words provide no actionable information. While brevity is positive, the description is under-specified for effective tool selection.
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?
Despite low complexity (single optional parameter), the description is completely inadequate. It omits return structure, pagination, filtering, and the meaning of 'refresh', making it insufficient for correct invocation.
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% and the description does not mention any parameters. The 'refresh' parameter's purpose and impact remain entirely unexplained, failing to compensate for the coverage gap.
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?
Description 'Get Models' is a tautology that restates the name without differentiation from many sibling tools like 'get_base_models', 'get_models_list_get', etc. It fails to specify whether this retrieves all models or a subset, leaving purpose vague.
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 such as 'get_base_models' or 'get_model_by_id'. The description lacks any context about intended use cases or exclusions.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
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