Pilot MCP

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure but offers minimal detail. It doesn't explain how the 'specific list' is determined without input parameters, whether completed reminders are included, pagination behavior, or the return format. The mention of list filtering without parameter support actually introduces confusion.

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 that is appropriately front-loaded with the verb. While extremely terse given the lack of supporting metadata, it avoids verbosity and each word serves a purpose.

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?

Despite low complexity (0 parameters, no annotations), the description is insufficient. The critical gap is explaining how the tool identifies which 'specific list' to query when no parameters exist. It also omits cross-references to list_reminder_lists which would be necessary for practical usage.

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 input schema contains zero parameters. Per the evaluation rules, 0 parameters establishes a baseline score of 4, as there are no parameter semantics to describe beyond what the schema provides.

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 the basic action (List) and resource (reminders), but the phrase 'from a specific list' creates ambiguity since the input schema contains no parameters to specify which list. It also fails to distinguish from siblings like search_omnifocus_tasks or clarify the relationship with list_reminder_lists.

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 explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. While 'from a specific list' implies filtering capability, there's no explanation of how to select the list (given zero parameters) or when to prefer this over other reminder/task listing tools in the sibling set.

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