Unraid API pluginInstallOperations

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds useful behavioral nuance by clarifying that command output is excluded, which tells the agent this returns summaries rather than full command logs.

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 entire description is one concise sentence with no filler. The action and key distinguishing detail ('without command output') are front-loaded, making it easy to parse quickly.

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 query with comprehensive annotations, the description is sufficiently complete. It names the resource, scopes the result to tracked entries, and tells the agent that command output is omitted. No output schema exists, but 'List' makes the return shape clear enough for this simple tool.

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 is empty with zero parameters, so there are no parameter semantics to document. The baseline of 4 is appropriate because the description cannot add parameter meaning beyond what the schema already fully covers.

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 verb ('List'), a clear resource ('tracked plugin installations'), and a distinctive qualifier ('without command output') that separates it from related tools such as the singular plugin_install_operation query. An agent can immediately understand what this tool returns and how it differs from sibling operations.

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 implies a read-only, list-style usage and the 'without command output' phrasing hints at a lighter-weight alternative to fetching full operation details. However, it does not explicitly state when to use this instead of query_plugin_install_operation, query_plugins, or the plugin install update subscription.

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