list_connectivity_services

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

No annotations are present, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. The word 'List' implies a read-only operation, but the description does not mention pagination, sorting, required authorization scope, rate limiting, or what the response contains.

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 with no wasted words, but it is so terse that it largely restates the tool name. There is no structural benefit, and important context is missing.

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 listing tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description should clarify what the result list represents, any pagination behavior, and how it relates to get_connectivity_service. None of that is present, leaving an agent with only the raw name and a one-line phrase.

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 covers 100% of the single parameter, account_id, with a description. The tool description adds no parameter-level context beyond that, so it neither helps nor harms parameter understanding.

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?

States a clear list operation on a specific resource, connectivity directory services. The verb + resource combination is unambiguous at a basic level. However, it does not define what a connectivity directory service is or distinguish it from similar list_* sibling tools such as list_addressing_services.

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?

Provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. The sibling set contains get_connectivity_service, list_addressing_services, and other connectivity-related tools, but no conditions or exclusions are mentioned.

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