List BIM Property File Objects

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

Annotations already indicate readOnlyHint=true and destructiveHint=false. The description adds valuable behavioral details: returns a paginated JSON array, mentions pagination metadata, and specifies the endpoint URL. These complement the annotations without 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 reasonably concise and front-loaded with the core action. It includes necessary details (pagination, filtering, endpoint) but has some verbosity, such as a long URL and extra links. Still, every sentence serves a purpose.

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?

Given the tool has 7 parameters, pagination, and filtering, the description covers the main usage points: required params, pagination control, query filters, and an example use case. No output schema exists, so return value details are not required. The description is sufficiently complete for a list tool.

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?

Input schema coverage is 100% with descriptions for each parameter. The description adds a small amount of context by mentioning required parameters and linking to how to find the property file ID, but it does not significantly enhance understanding beyond the 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 'Lists objects from a specific BIM Property File' and explains what a BIM Property File is. It provides concrete guidance on finding the property file ID via links. However, it does not explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like list_bim_property_file_properties or list_bim_model_revision_objects, which share similar scope.

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 explicit usage context: 'Use this to enumerate BIM records when you need a paginated overview, to find IDs, or to filter by query parameters.' It also explains pagination control. It lacks exclusion statements or direct alternatives, but the provided context is sufficient.

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