insp_prompts_list

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. It states it's a list operation, implying read-only behavior, but doesn't mention any side effects, permissions required, rate limits, or what the output format looks like. For a tool that interacts with external servers, this lack of operational context is a significant gap.

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 a single, clear sentence that efficiently conveys the core purpose without any fluff. It's front-loaded with the main action and resource, making it easy to parse. Every word earns its place in defining what the tool does.

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 complexity of connecting to external servers via multiple transport methods and the lack of annotations and output schema, the description is insufficient. It doesn't explain what 'prompts' are in this context, how results are returned, or any error conditions. For a tool with 5 parameters and no structured safety hints, more operational detail is needed.

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 fully documents all 5 parameters. The description adds no parameter-specific information beyond implying the tool connects to an MCP server. This meets the baseline of 3 where the schema does the heavy lifting, but the description doesn't compensate with additional context like default behaviors or parameter interactions.

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 action ('List all prompts') and the target resource ('exposed by an MCP server'), making the purpose immediately understandable. It distinguishes from siblings like insp_tools_list by specifying 'prompts' rather than 'tools', but doesn't explicitly contrast with insp_prompts_get, which would fetch a specific prompt rather than list all.

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 no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like insp_prompts_get or insp_tools_list. It mentions the scope ('all prompts') but offers no context about prerequisites, typical use cases, or limitations that would help an agent decide between this and sibling tools.

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