list_cloudforce_one_countries

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must carry the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only states that it lists countries; there is no mention of pagination, response format, normalization, relationship to events, or any other behavioral traits. The word 'List' implies a read-only operation, but beyond that the behavior is opaque.

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, tight sentence with no redundancy or filler. It is appropriately front-loaded and easy to parse, though the brevity sacrifices useful contextual detail.

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?

With no output schema and no annotations, the description is the only source of behavioral and return-value information, and it only names the resource. An agent can infer the basic call, but it cannot predict the response shape, pagination behavior, or how the countries are represented.

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 fully documents the single required account_id parameter with a clear description, so the schema already carries the parameter semantics. The description adds no additional meaning about how account_id relates to the listed countries, so the baseline 3 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 uses a specific verb ('List') and a specific resource ('Cloudforce One event countries'), clearly distinguishing this from the many other list_cloudforce_one_* sibling tools such as categories, datasets, and tags. It could be slightly clearer about what 'event countries' means in relation to Cloudforce One events, so it stops short of a perfect 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?

There is no guidance about when to use this tool versus the numerous sibling list tools for Cloudforce One data, nor any mention of alternatives or exclusions. The tool's name suggests its niche, but the description itself provides no decision-making context.

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