Get Installed Software (Action1)

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, openWorldHint=true, idempotentHint=true, destructiveHint=false, so the description need not repeat these. The description adds context on scope but lacks details on pagination or filtering behavior beyond what the schema provides.

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 no wasted words. It efficiently communicates the core functionality.

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 the rich annotations and high schema coverage, the description is mostly complete for a read-only list tool. However, it lacks mention of pagination or default limit behavior, which could be inferred from schema but is not explicitly stated.

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 description adds meaning to the endpointId parameter by clarifying its purpose ('or one endpoint with endpointId'), which is not documented in the schema. Other parameters are well-documented in schema (83% coverage), so the description provides marginal extra value.

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 tool retrieves installed software inventory, with scope either organization-wide or for a single endpoint via endpointId. This is specific and distinct from sibling tools like action1_list_software_repository.

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 when to use (for software inventory, with optional endpointId for single endpoint) but provides no explicit guidance on when not to use or how it compares to alternatives like action1_list_software_repository.

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