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

No annotations are present, and the description does not disclose behavioral traits such as whether it shows all dependencies, performance implications, or error handling. The minimal description leaves the agent uninformed about side effects or trustworthiness.

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, front-loaded phrase with no unnecessary words. It is efficient, though it could be expanded slightly to include essential context without losing conciseness.

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 complexity (6 parameters, no output schema), the description fails to explain the output format, typical usage patterns, or how filtering parameters interact. The agent lacks sufficient information to use the tool effectively across scenarios.

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 has 100% coverage with clear descriptions for all six parameters. The tool description adds no extra meaning beyond the schema. Baseline of 3 is appropriate as the description does not enhance the agent's understanding of parameter usage.

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 action 'List' and resource 'installed packages' clearly. Among siblings like install, uninstall, view, etc., it distinguishes itself as a listing operation. However, it does not explicitly differentiate from related commands like 'search' or 'outdated'.

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 alternatives. The context signals list many sibling tools, but the description lacks any indication of prerequisites, scope, or substitution advice.

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