list_workspaces

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

With no annotations, the description itself must convey behavioral expectations. It does clarify that this lists only workspaces available to the configured API user, which is helpful, but it does not disclose return format, pagination, ordering, or what happens when no workspaces exist.

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?

Two short, purposeful sentences: the first states the operation and scope, the second adds useful domain context. 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?

For a simple, low-complexity list operation with only one optional parameter, the description is sufficiently complete for an agent to call it correctly. It could mention what information is returned, but the absence of an output schema makes that a minor gap rather than a substantial one.

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%, and the single optional profile parameter is already self-explanatory in the schema. The description does not add additional meaning about how the profile affects the listing.

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 a specific action ('List') applied to a clearly defined resource ('Survey Solutions workspaces available to the configured API user'), and clarifies what a workspace is. This distinguishes it from sibling tools like create_workspace, disable_workspace, and list_profiles.

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 context that workspaces are logical areas inside Headquarters gives some implied sense of when listing would be useful, but no explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance is provided. It does not mention alternatives or conditions for using the optional profile parameter.

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