list_workbooks

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

No annotations provided, so description bears full weight. It mentions result limit (max 100) and filter options. However, it omits whether the operation is read-only, authentication needs, or pagination behavior. The limit number contradicts schema (default 1000). Some behavioral context but insufficient.

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?

Single sentence with key action and filter details. Front-loaded with purpose. No fluff or redundancy.

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 list tool with 0 required params and no output schema, the description should explain return fields, pagination, sorting. It only gives a limit hint (contradictory). Missing details on how filters combine (AND/OR) and what default ordering is. Adequate for basic use but incomplete.

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 100% (all params declared), but description only mentions 4 of 9 params (solution, category, name, path_contains) and omits limit, force_refresh, repository_* fields. Worse, description states 'max 100 results' while schema default for limit is 1000 – a direct contradiction. This misleads the agent about behavior.

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?

Leads with 'List and filter Microsoft Sentinel workbooks' – clear verb and resource. Lists filterable fields (solution, category, name, file path). Distinct from siblings like get_workbook_details (single workbook) and list_dashboards (different resource).

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?

Implied usage: use when you need to list workbooks with filters. But no explicit guidance on when not to use or alternatives among many sibling list tools. 'Returns max 100 results' gives a constraint but no when-to-use conditions.

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