List Available Observation Item Statuses With Localized Labels

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

Annotations already indicate read-only, idempotent, open world. Description adds value by detailing permission filtering when 'id' is provided and pagination metadata. No contradiction.

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 verbose and contains contradictory statements (statuses vs. Observations), making it less concise and harder to parse. Redundant endpoint information adds clutter.

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 must explain return format, but it incorrectly states 'Returns a paginated JSON array of Observations' instead of statuses. Missing details about pagination metadata structure.

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%, but description adds context on the conditional behavior of 'id' and explains pagination parameters 'page' and 'per_page' with expected metadata, going beyond raw schema.

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 it returns a collection of available statuses with conditional behavior based on the 'id' parameter. However, it conflates this tool with listing observations (e.g., 'enumerate Observations'), causing minor confusion.

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?

Provides some guidance on pagination and filtering, but the suggestion to 'enumerate Observations' is mismatched. No explicit alternatives or when-not-to-use advice among siblings.

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