List Project WBS Segments

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and destructiveHint=false. Description adds value by stating 'Returns a paginated JSON array of Work Breakdown Structure records' and notes pagination metadata. Discloses required project_id and pagination behavior 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?

Four sentences, each purposeful. Starts with purpose, then use cases, then behavioral details, then API reference. No redundant information. Efficiently communicates all necessary details.

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 no output schema, the description adequately describes the return format (paginated JSON array with metadata). Covers pagination, required parameter, and endpoint. Combined with annotations, provides a complete picture for an agent.

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 meaning: explains that page and per_page control pagination and that response includes metadata. This clarifies the purpose of each parameter beyond the schema descriptions.

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?

Clearly states 'All Segments for a given project' and 'enumerate Work Breakdown Structure records'. Uses specific verb 'list' and identifies the resource (WBS segments for a project). Distinguishes from potential sibling tools by specifying project-level scope and providing API endpoint details.

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?

Explicitly states when to use: 'when you need a paginated overview, to find IDs, or to filter by query parameters'. Provides context for pagination control. Does not explicitly exclude alternative tools (e.g., list_company_wbs_segments), but the use cases are clear.

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