vault_list

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

Discloses critical behavioral traits: the tool's output is summaries, and incorrect vault selection causes server failures. Although no annotations exist, it adds significant safety context. Lacks explicit 'read-only' statement but implied by listing.

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?

Three sentences, front-loads purpose, follows with critical usage guidance. Every sentence adds value; no fluff.

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?

Covers purpose, critical selection dependency, and pagination. With an output schema present, return value details are not required. Minor gap: could clarify parameter interaction, but context is sufficient for an agent.

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?

Input schema has 0% description coverage, meaning parameters (limit, page) are not described. The description only hints at pagination via 'next_page' but does not explain how parameters work or their defaults. Insufficient compensation.

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 clearly states the tool lists credential vaults and specifies the returned fields (summaries: id, display_name, metadata). It effectively distinguishes itself from sibling tools like vault_get by implying a list operation.

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?

Provides explicit guidance on when to use the tool: agents requiring auth must select the correct vault. It warns about consequences of attaching the wrong vault and mentions pagination via 'next_page', offering actionable context.

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