lexware_list_print_layoutsRetrieve available print layout templates for Lexware Office documents. Identify which templates are ready for use in invoices and other paperwork.
List available print layout templates.
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Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v3.0.0Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
The description merely restates the title and adds no behavioral context beyond the annotations (readOnlyHint, openWorldHint, idempotentHint, destructiveHint). It does not mention return format, pagination, or any side effects.
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?
A single, clear sentence with no redundant information. Perfectly concise and appropriately front-loaded.
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?
For a zero-parameter read-only tool with solid annotations, the description is adequate but lacks detail on what a 'print layout template' is and how the results can be used. It does not reference the output schema (missing) or explain any limitations.
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?
There are no parameters, so schema coverage is 100% and description needs no parameter details. The baseline of 4 applies, and the description adds no param semantics, which is acceptable.
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 'List available print layout templates' uses a specific verb ('List') and resource ('print layout templates'), clearly distinguishing it from sibling tools focused on articles, contacts, vouchers, etc.
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 other list tools, nor any prerequisites or context for when print layout templates are relevant.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.