List recommended asset sources

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

Annotations provide readOnlyHint and idempotentHint. The description adds significant context: results have MCP download paths without manual browser/login/paywall, and the broader directory includes package-manager, Git, authenticated sources. No contradictions.

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 extremely concise: two sentences. The first sentence front-loads the core functionality and key benefit, the second explains the parameter. No wasted words.

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 a single parameter and full annotations, the description is complete. It explains the two modes, the nature of results, and acknowledges the output schema existence. No gaps.

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 coverage is 0%, so the description fully compensates by explaining the agentReadyOnly parameter's effect (default true gives agent-ready sources, false gives broader list). This adds crucial meaning 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 asset sources, distinguishing between agent-ready and broader sources. It uses a specific verb ('list') and resource ('asset sources'), and effectively distinguishes itself from sibling tools like asset_search_sources and various asset search/download tools.

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 explains the default behavior and how to get broader results via the agentReadyOnly parameter. It implies when to use each mode, but does not explicitly contrast with sibling tools or state when not to use it. Still, the context is clear enough.

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