gibwork_list_bounties

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It mentions 'live' bounties but does not explicitly state that the operation is read-only or describe result shape or pagination behavior. For a simple list/filter tool this is not misleading, but it adds little beyond the tool name.

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 front-loaded sentence with no filler. It efficiently conveys the action, resource, and marketplace context without repeating schema details or adding irrelevant information.

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?

The tool has no required parameters, all parameters are well-described in the schema, and the intended action is clear. However, there is no output schema and no mention of response format or pagination, leaving some ambiguity about what the agent will receive.

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?

The input schema has 100% coverage of all four parameters, so the baseline is 3 even without extra description-level parameter guidance. The description adds no semantic detail beyond 'filter', but the schema already documents each parameter clearly.

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 a specific action ('Discover and filter') and a specific resource ('live bounties on the Solana Gibwork decentralized marketplace'). This differentiates it from sibling tools like get_bounty_details, verify_escrow, and scaffold_workspace, which target different operations.

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 implies the tool is for browsing and filtering bounties, but it does not explicitly state when to use it over sibling tools or mention excluded cases. There is no when-to-use/when-not-to-use guidance, so an agent must infer usage from sibling names and context.

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