confluence_get_page_ancestors

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

With no annotations, the description must disclose behavioral traits, but it only states the basic function. It does not clarify critical behavior such as the order of ancestors (e.g., root to leaf or leaf to root), error handling for invalid page IDs, or whether it returns full page objects or just IDs. This leaves significant ambiguity for an agent.

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 sentence of 12 words, making it very concise. However, it sacrifices informational completeness for brevity. While efficiently structured, it could include more detail without becoming verbose. Score reflects that conciseness is good but not at the expense of missing essential information.

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 simplicity (one parameter) and lack of output schema, the description should explain what the tool returns (e.g., a list of ancestor page objects or IDs) and in what format. Without this, an agent cannot properly interpret the tool's output. The description is incomplete for an agent to use it effectively without external knowledge.

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 coverage is 100% for the single parameter 'page_id', which is described as 'Page ID' in the schema. The description adds no extra semantic meaning beyond what the schema already provides. It implies the page_id is the target page, but doesn't elaborate on expected format or constraints. Baseline score of 3 is appropriate given high schema coverage.

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 'Get' and the resource 'ancestor pages (breadcrumb path)' of a Confluence page. It effectively distinguishes this tool from siblings like 'confluence_get_child_pages', which retrieves child pages, not ancestors.

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 such as 'confluence_get_page' or 'confluence_get_child_pages'. It does not mention any prerequisites or contextual indications for usage.

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