Search WordPress plugins

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

Annotations already cover the safety profile with readOnlyHint=true and destructiveHint=false. The description adds useful behavioral scope: it searches an external WordPress.org directory and returns slug values for later installation. It does not mention pagination, result limits, or response format beyond the slug usage, so the added transparency is moderate.

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 focused sentences: the first states the purpose, the second explains how to use the result. There is no redundancy or filler.

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 simple read-only search with one documented parameter, the description is largely complete. It clarifies the external source, the purpose, and the next step using slug values. It could add the result shape or pagination details, but the absence is not critical for invoking the tool correctly.

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 input schema fully documents the single `search` parameter, including that it must be at least 3 characters. The description does not add parameter-level detail beyond this, so the schema carries the semantic weight.

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 states a specific action and resource: searching the WordPress.org plugin directory for plugins available to install. This distinguishes it from related listing tools like listInstalledWordPressPluginsV1 or listSuggestedWordPressPluginsV1.

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 gives clear context by specifying the external directory and the install-centered purpose, and it tells the agent to use the returned slug values with the install endpoint. However, it does not explicitly contrast itself with sibling tools such as listAvailableWordPressPluginsV1 or listInstalledWordPressPluginsV1.

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