list_snippets

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the behavioral burden. 'List' clearly signals a read-only enumeration, but the description does not disclose pagination, response contents, or any zone-specific constraints beyond the required zone_id. This is adequate but minimal.

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?

A single short sentence that immediately states the action and scope. No filler or redundant phrasing; every word earns its place.

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?

Given the simplicity of the tool (one required parameter, no nested objects, no output schema), the description covers the essential semantics. However, it lacks any detail about the returned data, pagination, or edge cases such as invalid zone_id. It is functional but not fully informative.

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 description coverage is 100% and the single parameter zone_id is already described as 'The zone ID'. The description adds only the context that the snippets belong to a zone, which aligns with but does not significantly enrich the schema.

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'), a clear resource ('Cloudflare Snippets'), and a scope ('for a zone'). This is sufficient for an agent to distinguish it from the many sibling list_* tools, none of which target Snippets.

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?

The description implies use when the agent needs to enumerate Snippets for a given zone, but it does not explicitly state when to prefer this over alternatives or mention any exclusions. Since Snippets is a distinct resource, the usage context is reasonably inferred.

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