skylight_list_tasks

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

readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=true already tell the agent this is a safe, externally-scoped read. The description adds only the clarification that the items belong to a frame's task list; it says nothing about ordering, pagination, or empty results.

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?

A single short sentence with no filler, front-loaded with the verb. Its brevity is appropriate, though it borders on under-specification rather than tightness.

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 undocumented parameter and no output schema, the description leaves the agent guessing about scope and results. More is needed to invoke it confidently given the sibling set.

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 coverage is 0% for the single frameId parameter. The phrase "the frame's task list" hints that frameId scopes to a frame, but the description never states whether frameId is required, what form it takes, or what happens if it is omitted.

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?

States a verb ("List") and a resource ("task-box items"), and glosses it as "the frame's task list." The jargon "task-box items" is ambiguous, and the definition does nothing to separate it from nearby siblings such as skylight_get_list_items or skylight_list_chores.

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 indication of when to call this versus any alternative, no prerequisites, and no mention of the frame context needed. The agent must infer usage entirely.

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