list_launches

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

The description lacks any behavioral details beyond the redundant 'list launches'. It does not mention pagination, sorting, or that the tool might return all launches for a project. With no annotations, the description should disclose side effects, limits, or data scope.

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 concise sentence, but it is underspecified for a tool with 7 parameters. It could be expanded with key details without becoming verbose. The structure is front-loaded but insufficient.

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 complexity (7 parameters, no output schema, no annotations), the description is severely incomplete. It fails to explain how to use the tool effectively, such as which parameters are needed, how to combine projectId and projectName, or what the response contains.

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 71%, but the description adds no meaning to the parameters. Parameters like 'search' and 'sort' lack descriptions in the schema, and the description does not clarify them. The baseline would be higher if coverage were >80%, but here it is not compensated.

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 ('list launches') and the resource ('for a project'), but it does not differentiate from the sibling tool 'search_launches', which may offer filtering. A more specific verb like 'list all' or 'list without filtering' would improve clarity.

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 tool versus alternatives such as 'search_launches' or 'get_launch'. The description is silent on prerequisites, required parameters, or context for usage.

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