List Plugins

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and openWorldHint, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds no behavioral detail beyond the listing action itself, such as return shape, pagination, or inclusion of inactive plugins. It does not contradict the annotations.

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 short sentence with the action front-loaded and no filler. Every word contributes to the meaning, making it highly concise and scannable.

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 one-parameter, read-only list operation, the description combined with the schema and annotations is nearly sufficient: the agent knows the required env_id and can expect a list result. It falls slightly short because it does not clarify the distinction from kinsta_plugins_list-wp and, with no output schema, says nothing about the response shape.

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 single parameter env_id is already fully described in the schema as 'The environment ID', giving 100% schema description coverage. The description merely restates that the operation is scoped to a Kinsta environment and provides no additional parameter format or usage guidance.

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 clear verb and resource: 'List all plugins for a Kinsta environment.' It adds environment scoping beyond the title, so the basic operation is unambiguous. It does not explicitly differentiate from kinsta_plugins_list-wp, but the core purpose is clear.

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 no guidance on when to prefer this tool over kinsta_plugins_list-wp, kinsta_company_plugins, or kinsta_plugins_update. No alternatives, exclusions, or selection conditions are mentioned; usage must be inferred entirely from the name.

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