List Filter Options For Submittal Workflow Template

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, destructiveHint=false, idempotentHint=true. The description adds that it returns a JSON array and lists the endpoint, but these are already implied or minor. No contradiction. Value added beyond annotations is moderate.

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?

Description contains some redundancy (first and third sentences both state returns). It is structured but not highly concise. Every sentence adds some value, but could be tightened.

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?

For a filter listing tool with simple parameters and no output schema, the description is fairly complete: it explains what it returns, use cases, endpoint, and required parameter. It does not explain return structure beyond JSON array, but given the tool's simplicity, it is adequate.

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 description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents all three parameters. The description only restates that project_id is required, adding no new meaning beyond the schema. Baseline 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?

Description clearly states 'Returns all Filter Options for Submittal Workflow Template defined for the project' with a specific verb and resource. It also provides use cases (enumerate Submittals, find IDs, filter by query). However, it does not differentiate from many sibling filter option tools (e.g., list_filter_options_for_submittal_status), so it lacks sibling differentiation.

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 mentions using this when you need a paginated overview or to find IDs, but it does not provide when-not-to-use or compare to alternatives like list_available_submittal_filters or other filter options tools. No explicit exclusions or guidance.

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