list_sticker_packs

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

No annotations provided, so the description bears full responsibility. It discloses the return values (pack_id, sticker_id) and their purpose, which is sufficient for a simple read-only list operation. No hidden behaviors or side effects are indicated.

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 concise sentences that front-load the core purpose and immediate action. Every sentence earns its place: the first explains what the tool does and returns, the second provides an alternative tool for installation.

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 has no parameters and no output schema, the description fully covers its behavior: listing all sticker packs, returning needed IDs, and connecting to relevant sibling tools. No gaps for this simple operation.

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?

Input schema has zero parameters, so schema coverage is 100% by definition. With no parameters to describe, the description adds value by explaining the output and usage context, meeting the baseline for trivial parameter sets.

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?

Description clearly states the verb 'List' and resource 'sticker packs installed on this Signal account', and specifies the return values (pack_id, sticker_id) that are needed for send_sticker/send_group_sticker, distinguishing it from sibling tools like add_sticker_pack.

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?

Explicitly tells when to use this tool (to get IDs before sending stickers) and directs to add_sticker_pack for installing new packs, providing clear alternatives and context.

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