list_ranger_users
Retrieves a paginated list of Apache Ranger users, with options to set page size and start index.
Instructions
List Ranger users.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| page_size | No | ||
| start_index | No |
Retrieves a paginated list of Apache Ranger users, with options to set page size and start index.
List Ranger users.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| page_size | No | ||
| start_index | No |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
The description does not disclose any behavioral traits such as pagination, filtering, ordering, or output format. With no annotations, the description fails to inform the agent about the tool's behavior beyond the basic action.
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The description is very concise at one sentence, but it fails to add value beyond the tool name. While brevity is positive, the sentence does not earn its place as it provides no new information.
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Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given two parameters, no output schema, and many sibling tools, the description is far from complete. It does not address pagination or how this tool relates to similar tools, leaving significant gaps.
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Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description does not explain the meaning or usage of the 'page_size' and 'start_index' parameters. The agent receives no help in understanding how to use these parameters.
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 'List Ranger users' essentially restates the tool name 'list_ranger_users', making it a tautology. It does not add specific details about the scope or context of the listing.
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Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus siblings like 'get_ranger_user', 'lookup_ranger_users', or 'search_ranger_policies'. The description lacks any context for appropriate usage.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
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