List Filter Options For Submittal Scheduled Task

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

Annotations already indicate read-only, non-destructive, and idempotent behavior. The description adds that it returns a JSON array of filter values, which is minimal additional context. No contradictions, but the description does not enrich behavioral understanding beyond annotations.

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 4 sentences, efficiently front-loads purpose, and includes endpoint info without excessive verbosity. Every sentence adds some value, though the API path could be considered extra.

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 is incomplete given the tool's complexity. It fails to explain the structure of the returned filter options, how to use them, or clarify the inconsistency between the tool name ('scheduled_task') and endpoint parameter ('task_id') not present in the schema. Lacks details on pagination behavior and response format.

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 covers all parameters with descriptions (100% coverage). The description only mentions 'Required parameters: project_id' which is redundant. No extra meaning added to parameter semantics 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 it returns filter options for submittal scheduled tasks and mentions use cases like enumeration, finding IDs, and filtering. However, it slightly confuses by saying 'enumerate Submittals' when it actually returns filter options, not submittals directly. Overall specific and distinct.

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 some usage context ('use this to enumerate Submittals when you need a paginated overview, to find IDs, or to filter by query parameters') but lacks explicit when-not-to-use guidance or mention of alternatives among many sibling filter tools. It states required parameter but offers no exclusions.

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