List Filter Options For Prepare Time

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

Annotations already indicate readOnlyHint=true, destructiveHint=false, idempotentHint=true. The description adds that the tool returns a JSON array of available filter values, which aligns with the read-only nature. There is no contradiction, but the description does not provide additional behavioral details beyond what annotations and the endpoint suggest.

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 concise with three sentences covering purpose, usage, and endpoint details. It is front-loaded and easy to parse. Minor improvement could be removing the API info line, but overall it is well-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?

The description does not include details about the return format (e.g., what fields are in each filter option) or pagination behavior. Since there is no output schema, the description should compensate, but it only vaguely states 'available filter values'. This leaves an agent uncertain about how to use the returned data.

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 with descriptions for all three parameters (project_id, page, per_page). The description only mentions required parameter project_id, adding minimal extra meaning beyond the schema. Baseline score of 3 is appropriate.

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 that the tool returns filter options for 'Prepare Time' for a project, and mentions use cases like enumerating submittals, finding IDs, or filtering by query parameters. It distinguishes itself from sibling filter option tools by its specific name and endpoint, though it does not explicitly contrast with other filter option tools.

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 provides guidance on when to use the tool (to enumerate submittals, find IDs, filter by query parameters) but does not specify when not to use it or mention alternative tools for other filter options. Given the large number of sibling filter tools, more explicit exclusion would be helpful.

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