products_list

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It indicates a read operation ('Lista') and mentions filters and pagination, but does not disclose potential side effects, authorization requirements, or behavior beyond the schema. There is no mention of return format or error conditions.

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 a single, concise sentence that starts with the verb and immediately conveys the tool's purpose. Every word contributes to the meaning with no redundant or filler content.

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 straightforward list tool, the description adequately conveys the core functionality, but it omits details about the return value shape, default ordering, and any caveats beyond what the schema specifies. Since there is no output schema, the description could be more complete, but it is sufficient for a simple list operation.

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 input schema has 100% coverage with descriptions for all six parameters, so the schema alone provides adequate parameter semantics. The description's reference to 'filters and pagination' aligns generally with the parameters but adds no additional meaning beyond what the schema already contains.

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 tool lists products from an e-commerce platform with filters and pagination, using the specific verb 'List' and naming the resource. However, it does not explicitly distinguish this from the sibling products_search tool, which could also list products with filters, so it lacks obvious sibling differentiation.

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 description implies usage for retrieving a paginated product list with optional filters, but provides no explicit guidance on when to use this over alternatives like products_search or products_get. No exclusions or preferred scenarios are mentioned.

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