octobrowser_get_profiles

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It only says 'Get list', which is a read operation, but fails to disclose pagination behavior, default page size, return format, or any authentication/rate-limit considerations. The description adds no behavioral context beyond what the name implies.

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, concise sentence with no redundant wording. It is front-loaded and immediately clear, earning a high score for 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 tool has five optional parameters (pagination, filtering) and no output schema, the description is too sparse. It does not explain return values, pagination defaults, or how this tool differs from 'get_active_profiles'. The one-liner is insufficient for an agent to fully understand the tool's behavior and options.

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 coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 3. The description itself does not add any parameter semantics beyond the schema; it merely states the tool's purpose. Since the schema already documents all five parameters, this is acceptable but not enhanced by the description.

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's function: 'Get list of OctoBrowser profiles' with a specific verb ('Get') and resource ('profiles'). It distinguishes from siblings like 'get_profile' (singular) and 'get_active_profiles' by implying it lists all profiles, though not explicitly.

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 provides no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as 'get_active_profiles'. Usage is only implied by the name and the context that it returns a list of profiles, but no when-to-use or when-not-to-use instructions are included.

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