List Repositories

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden. It states a read operation ('List all'), but fails to disclose the dry_run parameter's effect on behavior, or any additional behavioral traits like pagination or return format. The dry_run parameter is a notable omission.

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 concise sentence, front-loaded with the action and resource. No filler or redundant text.

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?

While this is a simple list tool, the description does not explain the dry_run parameter, and there is no output schema or annotations to fill the gap. The description is adequate for the core purpose but incomplete for a fully informed invocation.

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 coverage is 0% and the description does not mention the dry_run parameter at all. The description adds no meaning beyond the bare schema, leaving the parameter's purpose entirely unexplained.

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 clearly states the tool lists all linked Git repositories in the Shortcut workspace. It uses a specific verb (list) and resource (repositories), which distinguishes it from sibling tools like list_projects or list_milestones.

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 usage context: retrieving linked Git repositories. It differentiates from siblings by specifying 'linked Git repositories', but does not explicitly mention alternatives or when not to use it. Clear context with no exclusions.

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