list_database_schemas

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It does not explain whether the operation is read-only, what the return format is, or any permission requirements. The minimal description fails to provide sufficient transparency.

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 sentence with 8 words, making it extremely concise. It is front-loaded and to the point, but may be under-specified for the tool's context.

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 listing operation with one parameter and no output schema, the description should indicate what information is returned (e.g., schema names, objects). It does not, making it incomplete for an agent to understand the tool's full behavior.

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?

There is one parameter ('id') with a schema description 'Database ID'. However, the tool description adds no semantics beyond the schema; schema coverage is 0% because the description does not mention parameters. Given low coverage, the description should compensate but does not.

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 verb 'List' and the resource 'all schemas in a database', specifying the source 'from Metabase'. It is specific about what it does, but does not differentiate from the sibling tool 'list_database_schemas_with_tables', which may include additional details.

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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'list_database_schemas_with_tables' or 'list_database_tables'. It does not mention any prerequisites, such as needing a database ID, which is already clear from the input schema.

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