List Shared Responses

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

Consistent with readOnlyHint true, and adds extra behavioral detail about each entry carrying id and rowVersion for updates/links, going beyond the annotation.

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?

Two sentences pack all necessary information without redundancy, front-loading the primary purpose and then clarifying scope and usage.

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?

Despite no output schema, the description sufficiently covers what the tool returns (entries with id/rowVersion) and how to use it, making it complete for an agent to call correctly.

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 single parameter 'scope' is fully explained in both schema and description, including default value and meaning of each option, adding value beyond 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 clearly states the action (List) and the resource (reusable responses of the shared library), distinguishing it from siblings like list_shared_schemas and get_shared_response.

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?

Explicitly provides usage context: browsing or finding an id, and directs mutations to manage_shared_response. Also explains the scope parameter's two options.

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