Confluence Get Page Children

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must stand alone. 'List' conveys it is read-only, and 'direct child pages' clarifies it does not return descendants recursively)Skip; still, it does not disclose pagination behavior, error conditions, or required page access.

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, front-loaded sentence with a specific verb and object. No unnecessary words or clutter.

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 simple list operation, the description plus schema is mostly sufficient. However, absent pagination behavior and any explicit relationship to sibling tools makes it slightly incomplete for an agent deciding between tools.

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?

With 0% schema description coverage)Skip the description should compensate by explaining the parameters. It does not mention page_id or limit semantics; page_id is inferable, but limit's behavior is left entirely 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 operation ('List') and the target resource ('direct child pages of a page'), making the tool's purpose unambiguous. It does not explicitly contrast with sibling tools like search or page retrieval, but the phrase 'direct child pages' adequately distinguishes it from fetching a page or its content.

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 implies this tool is for retrieving immediate children of a page, which gives clear usage context. However, it does not mention when not to use it or point to alternatives such as search or get_page for broader queries.

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