list_imagestreams

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must disclose behavior. It states 'List' implying a safe read operation, but it doesn't mention cluster_alias behavior, pagination, or any prerequisites. Important context about targeting a specific cluster is missing.

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?

One sentence, no filler, front-loaded with the action. It is appropriately concise, though sparse in detail.

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 list tool with an output schema, the description should cover the use of the 2 params, especially cluster_alias. It fails to mention cluster_alias's role in targeting a different cluster, making it incomplete. The output schema fills in return values, but parameter behavior is missing.

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 schema has 2 parameters with 0% description coverage. The description mentions 'a namespace' which maps to the namespace parameter, but it doesn't explain cluster_alias or add any meaning beyond the schema's basic titles.

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 'List all OpenShift ImageStreams in a namespace' – a specific verb (List), resource (ImageStreams), and scope (namespace). It distinguishes from sibling get_imagestream by explaining it lists all, not a single.

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 explicit guidance is provided about when to use this vs alternatives. The word 'all' implies this is for broad listing, but it doesn't mention get_imagestream for single retrieval or other list tools.

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