betadrop_list_builds

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It implies a read-only operation by saying 'List', and 'recent' suggests temporal ordering, but it does not disclose pagination behavior, authentication requirements, sorting details, or whether all statuses are included by default.

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 that front-loads the main action and then states the optional filters. Every phrase earns its place, and there is no redundant information.

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 listing tool with fully documented parameters, the description is mostly adequate. However, with no output schema and no annotations, it does not mention return format, default sort order, or the relationship to betadrop_list_expired_builds, leaving some ambiguity for an agent selecting between siblings.

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 already documents all four parameters with descriptions and enums, so the description adds little semantic value. The mention of filtering by platform and status matches the schema but does not go beyond it; baseline 3 applies because schema coverage is 100%.

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 names a specific verb and resource: list builds on BetaDrop, with optional filtering by platform and status. It is clear about what the tool does and its scope, though it does not explicitly distinguish itself from the sibling betadrop_list_expired_builds, which overlaps because 'expired' is a status filter value.

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?

There is no guidance about when to use this tool versus alternatives such as betadrop_list_expired_builds. The phrase 'optionally filtered by platform and status' hints at usage scenarios but does not state exclusions or point to a more specialized sibling.

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