nexus_get_uploads

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

Annotations already cover read-only, idempotent, non-destructive behavior, so the bar is lower. The description adds return-shape context (totalCount, filteredCount, uploads with status/hash fields) and notes the GraphQL v2 implementation, but does not disclose auth needs, rate limits, or pagination behavior beyond what the schema already implies.

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 compact and front-loaded: one purpose sentence followed by a concise return-shape summary. There is no wasted language, and the '...' appropriately signals additional fields without bloating the text.

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 12-parameter listing tool with output schema and strong safety annotations, the description is adequate but leaves gaps. It does not explain filter/search semantics, sort behavior, or when this upload listing is preferable over the many sibling file/upload tools, so an agent may struggle to invoke it with the right intent.

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 100%, so the baseline is 3. The tool description does not add meaning to ambiguous fields like 'filter' or 'search', but those are already minimally described in the schema. No parameter insight is provided beyond the structured schema fields.

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 a specific action ('List') and resource ('mod file uploads') and adds a distinguishing detail ('with scan status', 'v2 GraphQL'), which sets it apart from other list/file tools. Even though the annotation title says 'your uploads', the description clearly identifies the resource and operation.

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 gives no guidance on when to use this tool vs alternatives like nexus_get_files_v2 or nexus_get_mod_files, and no excluded cases. It merely states what the tool does, leaving the agent to infer selection from the resource name.

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