list_organizations

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

No annotations provided; description merely states it lists organizations. Does not disclose authentication requirements, rate limits, or behavior when no organizations exist. For a read operation, more transparency is needed.

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?

Single sentence, front-loaded with verb and resource, no superfluous words. Perfectly concise and structured.

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?

Description covers the purpose and scope adequately for a simple list tool. Could mention return format (e.g., array of organization names) or pagination, but not essential given no output schema.

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?

No parameters exist (0 params), so description does not need to add parameter info. Baseline 4 is appropriate as there are no gaps.

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 clearly states it lists Azure DevOps organizations, specifies scope 'accessible to the current authentication', and is distinct from sibling tools like 'list_projects'.

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 guidance on when to use or alternatives, but the tool is straightforward with no parameters. Usage is implied, but lacks exclusionary conditions.

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