startup_script_list_pxe_scripts

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must disclose behavior. It only states the action and return type, but does not mention pagination, ordering, or any data volume considerations. For a list operation, this is minimal but not harmful.

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 brief and to the point, with the purpose front-loaded. The 'Returns:' section is somewhat redundant since an output schema exists, but it's not verbose.

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 listing tool, the description is adequate. The output schema provides return structure, and the name is clear. However, it could mention any filtering or pagination behavior to be fully complete.

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, so there are no parameter semantics to explain. The description correctly indicates no parameters are needed, which is fully sufficient.

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') and resource ('PXE startup scripts'), which is clear. It distinguishes from siblings like startup_script_list_startup_scripts and startup_script_list_boot_scripts by the 'PXE' qualifier, though it doesn't explicitly contrast them.

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 tool name and description imply a read-only operation, which is clear enough for a simple listing tool. However, there is no explicit guidance on when to use this over similar tools like startup_script_list_boot_scripts, and no note on prerequisites or filters.

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