assets-get-available-spine-atlases

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

There are no annotations, so the description must carry the full burden. It states the tool 'Get[s]' data, implying a read-only operation. No additional behavioral traits (e.g., side effects, permissions, rate limits) are disclosed. For a parameterless list tool, this is adequate but not comprehensive.

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 short sentence, making it concise. However, the redundant phrase 'the all the' slightly reduces clarity. It effectively conveys the purpose without extra words.

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 straightforward, parameterless list tool, the description provides sufficient context. It states what it returns (Spine atlases) and the scope (the project). No output schema exists, but the name and description convey the return type implicitly. Complete enough for this simple tool.

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 0 parameters, and schema description coverage is 100% (trivially). The description adds no parameter info, which is acceptable as there are none. Baseline of 4 is appropriate.

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 it retrieves all Spine atlases in the project. The verb 'Get' and resource 'Spine atlases' are specific, and it differentiates from sibling tools like 'assets-get-available-spine-skeletons'. However, the phrase 'the all the' is grammatically awkward but does not obscure meaning.

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 explicit guidance on when to use or alternatives is provided. The usage is implied as a simple list retrieval when spine atlases are needed. No exclusions or context are given, but the tool's simplicity and parameterless nature make this less critical.

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