portchannelsGetAllPortChannels

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. It states this is a 'Get' operation, implying read-only behavior, but doesn't clarify permissions needed, rate limits, pagination, error handling, or what format the list returns. For a tool with no annotation coverage, this minimal description leaves significant behavioral gaps.

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, efficient sentence with zero wasted words. It's front-loaded with the core purpose and appropriately sized for a simple retrieval tool. Every word earns its place.

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 tool has no annotations, no output schema, and a simple input schema, the description is incomplete. It doesn't explain what a 'port channel' is in this context, what the response format looks like, or any behavioral constraints. For a tool that presumably returns network configuration data, more context would be helpful.

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 100%, so the schema fully documents all three parameters (fabricId, candidate, includeMetadata). The description adds no parameter information beyond what's in the schema, which is acceptable given the high coverage. Baseline score of 3 applies when the schema does the heavy lifting.

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 'Get the list of port channels' clearly states the verb ('Get') and resource ('port channels'), but it's vague about scope and lacks sibling differentiation. It doesn't specify whether this retrieves all port channels globally or within a specific context, and doesn't distinguish from sibling tools like 'portchannelsGetPortChannel' (singular) or 'portchannelsAddPortChannels'.

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. The description doesn't mention prerequisites (like needing authentication), when to use this versus the singular 'portchannelsGetPortChannel', or any context-specific recommendations. It's a basic statement with no usage context.

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