search_all_inventories

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

With no annotations, the description should disclose behavioral traits like read-only or mutating, rate limits, or auth needs. It only mentions parallel fetching and all pages, which adds some behavior but is insufficient for a complete picture.

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 very concise with two short sentences, each with clear intent. However, it sacrifices completeness for brevity. It earns a 4 for being compact and direct.

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 6 optional parameters, no schema descriptions, no annotations, and an output schema not explained, the description is severely lacking. It does not cover return values, prerequisites, or use cases, making it incomplete for effective tool invocation.

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 input schema has 6 parameters with 0% description coverage, and the description does not explain any parameter beyond vague 'filters'. No parameter meaning is provided, leaving the agent without necessary semantic understanding.

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 the tool fetches ALL inventory checks across all pages in parallel, specifying a specific verb and resource, and distinguishing it from likely list_inventories by indicating it covers all pages.

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 instructs to ALWAYS use filters but provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus sibling tools like list_inventories or report_inventories, nor any conditions for using alternatives.

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