get_pages

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. It states the tool returns a dictionary with content, metadata, and relationships, which is helpful. However, it doesn't disclose important behavioral traits like whether this is a read-only operation (implied by 'Get' but not explicit), pagination behavior (hinted at by parameters but not explained), rate limits, authentication requirements, or error handling. For a tool with 4 parameters and no annotation coverage, this leaves significant gaps.

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 appropriately sized and front-loaded: the first sentence clearly states the purpose, followed by context about pages, return format, and an example. Each sentence adds value without redundancy. However, the structure could be slightly improved by explicitly separating usage notes from the example, but overall it's efficient and well-organized.

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 tool's complexity (4 optional parameters, no annotations, but with an output schema), the description is moderately complete. It covers the purpose, basic context, return format, and provides an example. However, it lacks guidance on tool selection versus siblings, detailed behavioral traits, and parameter usage beyond the schema. The output schema existence reduces the need to explain return values, but other gaps remain, making it adequate but with clear room for improvement.

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 the schema already fully documents all 4 parameters. The description adds minimal value beyond the schema: it mentions 'optional filtering' generally and provides an example using project_id, but doesn't explain parameter interactions, default behaviors, or the meaning of 'page_number' and 'page_size' in context. With high schema coverage, the baseline is 3, and the description doesn't significantly enhance parameter understanding.

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's purpose: 'Get all pages/documents with optional filtering.' It specifies the verb ('Get'), resource ('pages/documents'), and scope ('all'), and provides context about what pages are in this system. However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like 'get_page' (singular) or 'quick_search', which might offer alternative ways to retrieve page information.

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 provides minimal usage guidance. It mentions 'optional filtering' and gives an example for filtering by project_id, but doesn't explain when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'get_page' (for a single page) or 'quick_search' (for broader searches). There's no explicit guidance on when this tool is preferred or when other tools might be more appropriate.

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