get_all_students

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

No annotations are present, so the description bears full disclosure responsibility. It only discloses that the result is a 'short list', which hints at limited fields but does not state auth requirements, subdomain behavior, or whether data is cached. Minimal value 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?

One short sentence with no filler; the core purpose comes first. Very efficient, though arguably too sparse to be complete.

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?

The tool has one undocumented parameter and no output schema, and there are several sibling student-listing tools. The description does not explain subdomain, result shape, or selection criteria, so an agent cannot confidently invoke it correctly.

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 only parameter, subdomain, has no schema description and is not mentioned in the description. At 0% schema description coverage, the description should explain the parameter but does not, leaving the agent without meaning.

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 identifies a specific action and resource: retrieving a short list of all students in the school. It is distinguishable at a high level, but it does not differentiate from sibling tools like get_students, get_my_students, or find_student, so it stops short of a 5.

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 information is provided about when to prefer this tool over alternatives such as get_students or get_my_students, and there are no exclusions or prerequisites. The agent must infer usage from the name alone.

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