List WorkPaper Sheets

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false. The description adds useful behavioral context by stating 'Returns metadata only,' which clarifies that no cell values are returned even though it is a read-only operation.

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 two concise sentences, front-loaded with the primary action and purpose. Every clause adds value: the discovery intent, the timing cue, and the explicit pointer to value-returning siblings.

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 parameters, an output schema present, and rich annotations, the description provides complete context for an agent to invoke the tool correctly. It covers what the tool returns (metadata) and when to use it, and the sibling list provides additional disambiguation.

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 tool has zero parameters, and the schema is empty, so there is little to document. The description reinforces the metadata-only nature and does not introduce any parameter expectations, matching the baseline for parameterless tools.

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 ('Discover') and clearly identifies the resource ('sheet names and used dimensions') of a WorkPaper. It explicitly distinguishes this metadata-only listing from the sibling tools that return cell values, such as read_range and read_cell.

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?

It explicitly states when to use the tool: 'before reading or editing a WorkPaper.' It also provides a direct alternative for actual values: 'use read_range or read_cell for values,' making the choice between tools unambiguous.

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