pmg_quarantine_welcomelist_list

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It indicates the operation is read-only, provides the API endpoint, and notes the default behavior of pmail. However, it omits details on pagination, rate limits, or behavior for invalid pmail.

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 concise at four lines, with the core purpose stated first. The inclusion of the API path and config requirement provides useful context without being overly verbose.

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?

With an output schema present, the description does not need to explain return values. It covers the read nature, config, and parameter default. However, it could better relate to sibling quarantine tools (e.g., blocklist vs. welcomelist) and mention any error scenarios.

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 schema description coverage is 50% (proximo_target has a description, pmail does not). The description adds meaning for pmail ('optional', 'defaults to authenticated user'), compensating for the schema gap. For proximo_target, the description does not add beyond the schema.

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 tool lists PMG quarantine welcomelist entries and is a read operation. It does not explicitly differentiate from sibling 'blocklist_list', but the resource ('welcomelist') is specific.

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 mentions an optional pmail parameter to scope to one user and notes that pmail defaults to the authenticated user. It also states a config prerequisite but provides no explicit when-not-to-use or alternative tool guidance.

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