getWidgetList

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

No annotations are present, and the description does not disclose behavioral traits like authentication (though 'apiKey' is in schema), side effects, rate limits, or whether the operation is read-only. The description adds minimal value beyond the input schema.

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 short but includes a redundant 'getWidgetList' line and a category header. It is front-loaded but lacks structured details like example usage or return value hints. Acceptable conciseness but could be improved.

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 output schema, the description should explain what the tool returns (e.g., list of widget IDs, names). It does not. Additionally, it covers only one of three required parameters with extra context, leaving the agent to infer the rest from the schema.

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 description coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 3. The description highlights 'dashboardName' as a key parameter but does not add meaning beyond the schema's own description (both say 'Name of the dashboard'). No added value for other parameters.

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 'getWidgetList' and 'Category: Access dashboard widgets and data' suggesting it retrieves a list of widgets, but it does not explicitly describe what the list contains or how it relates to sibling tools like 'getWidgetData'. The purpose is implied but not fully clear.

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?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as 'getWidgetData' or 'getDeviceInfo'. The description does not mention prerequisites, context, or exclusions.

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