kaiten_list_sd_services

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

No annotations exist, so the description carries the full burden. It only names the action and resource, without disclosing pagination behavior, default values for include_archived, ordering, or what fields are returned. For a simple list operation this is low-risk but still opaque.

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 a single sentence with zero filler and the key action front-loaded. It is appropriately terse, though it could add useful behavioral context without becoming bloated.

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 straightforward list call with fully documented parameters, the description provides the minimal necessary action and resource. However, there is no output schema or mention of what a Service Desk service entry contains, and no guidance on filtering semantics beyond parameter names.

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%, so the schema already documents all four parameters (limit, query, offset, include_archived). The description adds no extra meaning about query syntax, supported filters, or parameter interactions, but the schema carries the load.

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 states a clear verb and resource: 'List Service Desk services.' It differentiates at a glance from singular get/create/update/delete SD service siblings, though it does not explicitly distinguish itself from other list 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?

No guidance is given on when to use this tool versus alternatives like kaiten_get_sd_service or kaiten_list_sd_requests. The context implies browsing, but there are no explicit when/when-not instructions or named alternatives.

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