list_scheduled_orders

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

The description conveys scope ('all scheduled release orders in the account') but does not disclose pagination, return format, or explicitly state it is read-only. Since no annotations exist, the description carries more burden, but 'List' implies a non-mutating operation.

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 entire description is a single concise sentence, front-loaded with the verb and resource, containing no filler or redundant 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?

For a zero-parameter list tool, the description sufficiently conveys primary purpose and scope. It does not explain return structure or domain specifics of 'scheduled release orders', but the tool's simplicity and sibling context keep the missing detail acceptable.

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?

The tool has zero parameters and schema coverage is 100%, so no parameter documentation is needed. The description's use of 'all' and 'in the account' reinforces that there are no filters.

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 uses the specific verb 'List' with the resource 'scheduled release orders' and scope 'in the account', clearly distinguishing it from siblings like get_scheduled_order (singular) and list_releases (different resource type).

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?

No guidance is provided on when to use this vs. alternatives such as get_scheduled_order or list_releases. The description only states what it does without any context on suitable scenarios or exclusions.

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