paymenter_list_services

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full behavioral burden and discloses almost nothing. It does not state that this is a read-only operation, nor does it describe pagination defaults (page/per_page), sort behavior, or what happens with no filters applied.

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, front-loaded sentence with no filler or redundancy. It is efficient, though its brevity verges 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?

A 7-parameter listing tool with no annotations and no output schema needs the description to cover pagination behavior, default filtering, and return shape. One bare sentence leaves an agent guessing about how results are paged and filtered.

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 description coverage is 100%, so all seven parameters are already documented in the schema, and the description adds no syntax, defaults, or format details beyond 'provisioned'. The baseline of 3 applies when the schema does the heavy lifting.

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 clear verb+resource ('List ... services') and adds scope via 'provisioned hosting/digital services', which separates it from paymenter_list_products and paymenter_list_orders. It does not, however, contrast itself with the single-item sibling paymenter_get_service or explain what 'services' means relative to orders.

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 when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites, and no named alternative. An agent must infer that this is the bulk-retrieval path versus paymenter_get_service for a single record, and that paymenter_search may be preferable for keyword lookups.

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