list_storage_transfers_from

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

There are no annotations, so the description must carry the behavioral disclosure burden. It conveys that the operation lists only 'pending' transfers and implies a read-only action, but it does not mention pagination, response structure, permissions, or any other behavioral characteristics an agent might need.

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 sentence with every word earning its place. It front-loads the verb and resource, then adds the essential directional scope without any filler or redundancy.

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 one-parameter list operation, the description is minimally adequate, but with no output schema and no annotations, it leaves out useful context about the shape of returned transfer objects, pagination, and filtering semantics. It is not misleading, but it is sparse.

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 already covers storage_id with a description indicating it is the source storage UUID, and schema coverage is 100%. The description's 'from a storage' reinforces that direction but adds no new semantic detail beyond what the schema provides, so the baseline of 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 states a specific verb ('List'), a resource ('transfers'), and a scope ('from a storage'), which clearly distinguishes it from the sibling list_storage_transfers_to. The directional qualifier 'from' makes the operation's intent unambiguous.

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 the tool is for retrieving pending outgoing transfers from a given storage, but it never explicitly states when to prefer this over list_storage_transfers_to. The sibling name provides contextual contrast, yet the description itself does not articulate the when/when-not boundary.

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