Search WordPress Plugins

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

With no annotations, the description must fully convey behavioral traits. It only says 'Search the WordPress plugin repository' and provides no details about return format, result limits, error behavior, or whether it is read-only. The read-only nature is implied but not disclosed, and no other behavioral context is added.

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, clear sentence that wastes no words. It is appropriately sized for a simple search tool with one optional parameter.

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 tool with one optional parameter and no output schema, the description is minimally adequate but leaves gaps. It doesn't mention what the search returns or how results are ordered, which could be important for an agent to know. Given the simplicity, a 3 is fair.

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 has one parameter 'query' with a description 'Search query', giving 100% schema coverage. The description adds no further meaning about the parameter, such as expected format or optionality, so the baseline of 3 applies.

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 verb ('Search') and resource ('the WordPress plugin repository'), clearly conveying the tool's purpose. It distinguishes from sibling tools like wp_plugins_list and wp_plugins_available by using 'search' instead of 'list', though it doesn't explicitly name alternatives.

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 given on when to use this tool vs. other plugin-related tools. There is no mention of scenarios, exclusions, or alternatives such as wp_plugins_available or wp_plugins_suggested, leaving the agent to infer usage from the name alone.

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