eduframe-mcp

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It omits critical behavioral traits: it does not disclose that results are paginated (despite cursor/per_page parameters), does not clarify the read-only nature of the operation, and does not indicate expected response size or limits.

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?

Extremely concise at only four words with no redundant or wasteful content. However, brevity comes at the cost of missing contextual details, preventing a perfect score.

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?

Given the simple two-parameter schema with full coverage and no output schema, the description is minimally adequate. However, it should mention the pagination model to be complete, as 'Get all' implies a complete dataset retrieval while the parameters suggest paginated access.

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?

With 100% schema description coverage, the schema adequately documents both 'cursor' and 'per_page' parameters. The description adds no additional parameter semantics, meeting the baseline expectation for well-documented schemas.

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 clear verb ('Get') and resource ('payment option records'), but fails to differentiate from similar sibling tools like 'get_payment_methods' and 'get_payment'. It does not clarify what distinguishes a 'payment option' from a 'payment method' or a single 'payment'.

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 provided on when to use this tool versus siblings like 'get_payment_methods', nor when pagination (via cursor/per_page) is required versus fetching the full dataset.

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