myob_customer_payment_list

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

With no annotations available, the description carries the full burden of disclosing behavioral traits. It only says 'List customer payments' and gives no indication of read-only nature, pagination behavior, filtering capabilities, authentication requirements, or return format. This is wholly inadequate.

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 very short and front-loaded, but it is under-specified rather than concise. It omits critical information, making the brevity a deficiency rather than a strength.

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?

The tool has three optional parameters and an output schema, yet the description explains nothing about the result structure, pagination through 'top', filter syntax, or how business_id affects the query. It is incomplete for a list operation with no annotations or schema descriptions.

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 description coverage is 0%, and the description provides no explanation of the 'top', 'filter', or 'business_id' parameters. The tool name and one-line description add no meaning beyond the raw schema, failing to compensate for the complete absence of parameter documentation.

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 a specific verb ('List') and resource ('customer payments'), clearly distinguishing the tool from sibling tools like supplier payment list. However, it lacks explicit scope details and does not differentiate from similar list tools beyond the resource name.

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 myob_receive_money_list or myob_supplier_payment_list. There is no mention of prerequisites, filtering context, or exclusions.

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