list_student_new_quiz_accommodations

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

Beyond readOnlyHint and openWorldHint annotations, description explains 404 handling (returns has_accommodation: false) and that New Quizzes store single course-level record per student, providing significant behavioral context.

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?

Description is moderately long but well-organized, covering all key points without redundancy. Could be slightly more compact, but structure is logical.

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?

No output schema; description partially covers return behavior (404 case) but does not specify the full return object when accommodation exists (e.g., time multiplier, extra attempts). Lacks complete output structure.

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 covers both parameters with descriptions; description adds crucial detail for user_id: must be real Canvas user ID, with pseudonym prerequisite. This adds meaning beyond schema.

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 reads course-level New Quizzes accommodation for a specific student, using specific verb 'Read' and resource. It distinguishes from Classic Quizzes accommodation via sibling tool mention.

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?

Explicit usage context: useful before/after set_student_new_quiz_accommodation, alternative for Classic Quizzes listed, prerequisite condition for pseudonymized environments described.

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