Get All Equipment Statuses (Company)

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

Annotations already declare readOnly and idempotent hints. The description adds pagination details but includes a misleading statement about fetching a single record. No contradiction with annotations, but the inaccuracy reduces transparency.

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?

Four sentences with moderate redundancy. The first two sentences are contradictory, wasting words. Including the endpoint path is useful but could be more concise.

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, so description should explain response structure. It only says 'paginated JSON array of Equipment records' without field details. The purpose confusion makes the description incomplete for a tool with 4 parameters and pagination.

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%. The description explicitly lists required parameters (per_page, company_id) and mentions pagination control, adding value. However, it omits explanation of 'filters__is_active' and does not describe parameter formats beyond what schema provides.

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 contradicts itself: first states 'Get all equipment Statuses (Company)' then says 'fetch the full details of a specific Equipment records by its identifier', conflating a list operation with a single record fetch. The endpoint name and parameter schema confirm it's a list, but the description is confusing.

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 like 'get_all_equipment_statuses_project' (a sibling) or other equipment tools. The description does not explain the scope (company vs project) or any prerequisites.

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