list_status_sessions

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint=false. The description adds only the HTTP path 'GET /status/sessions', which mostly restates the read-only nature already captured by annotations. It does not disclose what subset of sessions is returned, any limits, or other behavioral details.

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 extremely terse and front-loaded. 'List Sessions.' immediately communicates the operation, and the endpoint line provides a useful, non-redundant REST reference. No fluff or filler is present.

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 zero-parameter, read-only tool with an output schema, the description is mostly adequate. However, the word 'Sessions' is ambiguous among many session-related siblings, and the description does not clarify what type of sessions are included or excluded. This is a meaningful gap for tool selection.

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 an empty schema, so the baseline for this dimension is 4. There is nothing for the description to clarify about parameter meanings.

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 clear verb and resource: 'List Sessions' backed by the endpoint 'GET /status/sessions'. This makes the core operation understandable. However, it does not differentiate this from sibling tools like list_status_sessions_background, list_status_sessions_history_all, or list_livetv_sessions, and it omits the word 'active' or 'current'.

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?

There is no guidance about when to use this tool versus alternatives such as list_status_sessions_history_all or list_transcode_sessions. The description provides no selection criteria, exclusions, or pointers to related tools.

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