payment_link_payments

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must carry behavioral weight. It only says 'List payments', omitting that this is a read-only operation, pagination behavior (though schema covers), or error conditions. Missing key behavioral cues like 'returns a paginated list' or 'requires authentication'.

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 extremely concise (5 words), with no unnecessary words. However, it sacrifices completeness for brevity. A slightly longer description could include key behavioral info without being verbose. Still, it's efficiently 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 no output schema, no annotations, and a simple list operation, the description should at least mention the return format (e.g., list of payment objects). It fails to provide enough context for an AI agent to understand what the output looks like or handle errors.

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 baseline is 3. The description adds no extra meaning beyond the schema; it does not elaborate on the purpose of pagination parameters or the required id. The schema already describes each param adequately.

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 action ('List payments') and the resource ('for a specific payment link'). It distinguishes itself from sibling tools like payment_link_show (details) and payment_link_list (all links). However, it could be more explicit about the return type.

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 on when to use this tool vs alternatives, nor any context about prerequisites (e.g., having a valid payment link ID). Implicitly, it's used to retrieve payments for a known link, but there is no explicit when/when-not recommendation.

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