List your lists

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. However, the description adds no behavioral context about what the tool returns, whether it supports pagination, or how it handles multiple accounts. The description is essentially a restatement of the title without deeper 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 short but not well-structured. 'Your curated lists.' is vague and uninformative as an opening. The second sentence primarily describes get_list_timeline, which is off-topic for get_lists. The content would be better used as documentation for sibling tools.

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?

For a tool with a single optional parameter and no output schema, the description is still inadequate. It fails to state what the returned data will look like or how to interpret the lists. The reference to get_list_timeline helps a little, but the core function of get_lists is never clearly explained.

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 schema description coverage is 100%, and the single 'account' parameter is fully documented in the schema with explanation and defaults. The description adds no extra parameter semantics, which is acceptable given the high coverage.

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 'Your curated lists.' is a noun phrase rather than a clear verb-resource statement. It never explicitly says 'get' or 'list' the user's lists, leaving the action implicit. The only actionable hint is redirecting to get_list_timeline, which describes a different tool.

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 gives no explicit guidance on when to call get_lists itself. It only mentions that a list id can be passed to get_list_timeline, which is related but does not clarify the purpose or alternatives for listing lists. No when-to-use or when-not-to-use criteria are provided.

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