loader.load_settings_types

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 states 'List loader settings type names' without disclosing whether the operation is read-only, what permissions are needed, how the output is structured, or any side effects. This is insufficient for an agent to understand behavior.

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 sentence—short and to the point. However, it is so brief that it sacrifices necessary detail, leading to missing information on parameter semantics and behavior. It is concise but not adequately informative.

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 lack of output schema, no parameter descriptions, and no behavioral annotations, the description is incomplete. Even for a simple list tool, it should clarify what 'type names' are, what the return format looks like, and how session_id relates to the operation. The current description leaves critical gaps.

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 one parameter 'session_id' with 0% description coverage, meaning no schema description exists. The tool description does not add any meaning to this parameter (e.g., what a session ID is, expected format, or where to obtain it). The parameter remains opaque.

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 'List loader settings type names' provides a clear verb and resource that distinguishes this tool from sibling loader tools like loader.load_settings_get and loader.load_settings_set, which get/set specific settings. However, it doesn't clarify what constitutes a 'type name' or how this differs from type_library.list tools, so it's not perfectly explicit.

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 given on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., before calling loader.load_settings_get to discover available types). There are no prerequisites, exclusions, or hints about preferred usage. The description is purely declarative.

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