Pod List Tool

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, and it says nothing about whether the operation is read-only, whether results are paginated, or what scope is returned. Only the verb "List" weakly implies a non-mutating read.

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?

Two words are certainly front-loaded and free of padding, but this is under-specification rather than conciseness — the brevity removes information an agent needs rather than tightening it.

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?

An output schema exists, so return values need not be explained, but a list tool with a filter parameter and no annotations still needs at least scope and filter-behavior context. That context is entirely absent.

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 single filters parameter has 100% schema description coverage including an example ({"name": ["mypod"]}), so the schema does the work. The description adds no syntax or semantics beyond what the schema already states, making the baseline 3 appropriate.

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 gives a verb+resource ("List pods"), so the basic operation is unambiguous. However, it effectively restates the tool name pod_list_tool and offers no scope detail (all pods? running pods? current namespace?) that would separate it from pod_inspect_tool or pod_start_tool.

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 on when to use this versus pod_inspect_tool or the container_list_tool sibling, and no mention of prerequisites or context. The agent must infer everything from the name alone.

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