CDP MCP Server

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It mentions listing resources but doesn't disclose behavioral traits like pagination (implied by offset/limit parameters), rate limits, authentication requirements, or whether it's a read-only operation. The description is minimal and lacks necessary context for safe invocation.

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, efficient sentence with zero waste. It's front-loaded and appropriately sized for a simple list operation, avoiding unnecessary elaboration while stating the core purpose clearly.

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 3 parameters with 0% schema coverage, no annotations, and an output schema (which reduces need to describe returns), the description is incomplete. It covers the basic purpose but lacks parameter details and behavioral context, making it adequate only for minimal understanding with significant gaps.

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 0%, so the description must compensate. It adds no parameter semantics beyond the schema's titles (Tenant Id, Offset, Limit). For instance, it doesn't explain what 'tenant_id' filters, how offset/limit work for pagination, or default behaviors. This leaves parameters largely undocumented.

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 verb ('List') and resource ('UDMP resources'), specifying they are 'available data resources in the platform'. This distinguishes it from other list tools like cdp_list_udmp_tables, though it could be more explicit about what UDMP resources entail compared to siblings.

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 provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. For example, it doesn't mention when to use cdp_list_udmp_tables or cdp_describe_resource instead, or any prerequisites like authentication. The description only states what it does, not when to apply it.

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