ncloud_livestation_list_vod_channels

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, so safety is covered. The description adds one useful behavioral note — results are paginated — which is genuinely beyond the annotations. It does not disclose ordering, default page size, or total-count behavior.

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?

A single, front-loaded sentence with no filler. It is efficient, though the parenthetical API id is arguably redundant with the tool name.

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 simple read-only list tool whose parameters are fully described in the schema and whose annotations declare it non-destructive, this is nearly complete. The only gap is the absence of output-shape hints, though without an output schema that is a minor shortfall.

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%: both pageNo ('Page number (1-N)') and pageSizeNo ('Number of items per page (1-100)') are fully documented in the schema. The description adds nothing beyond restating that pagination exists, so baseline 3 applies.

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?

States a specific verb ('List') and resource ('Live Station VOD-to-Live channels'), with the API operation id '(vodchannellist)' disambiguating the exact endpoint. It does not explicitly distinguish itself from sibling VOD-channel tools (get/create/update/delete/start/stop), though the name pattern makes it largely inferable.

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?

Usage is only implied by the 'List' verb — an agent can infer it enumerates VOD channels. There is no explicit statement of when to prefer this over ncloud_livestation_get_vod_channel for a single channel, nor any preconditions.

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