avanan_list_licenses

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

With no annotations provided, the description must independently convey behavior. The verb 'List' and 'all available' imply a read-only, complete enumeration, and the field list gives the agent a concrete idea of what the response will contain. It does not discuss pagination or rate limits, but for a likely small set of license packages this is not a major gap.

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?

Two short sentences convey the operation, output fields, and a downstream usage tip. Every word earns its place, and the core action is front-loaded.

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 zero parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is complete for a simple list tool. It states the resource, the returned fields, and how to use one of them, leaving no critical unknown for invoking the tool correctly.

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 tool has zero parameters, so the baseline is 4. The description does not need to explain parameter semantics; it instead adds value by describing what the returned data contains and how to use one field.

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 a specific verb ('List'), a specific resource ('license packages'), and the returned fields ('id, codeName, displayName'). It is unambiguous, but it does not explicitly differentiate from the sibling 'avanan_list_addons', which could be confused for a similar listing tool.

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 gives actionable usage context: 'Use the codeName when assigning a license to a tenant.' This tells the agent how to apply the returned data downstream. It does not mention alternatives or state when not to use this tool, but for a straightforward list operation the context is clear.

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