list_users

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

No annotations provided. Description does not disclose pagination behavior (limit/offset defaults), authentication requirements, rate limits, or whether full user objects are returned. Adequate for a read-only tool but missing some 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?

Single sentence, front-loaded with verb and resource, no wasted words. Efficiently conveys purpose and filter options.

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?

Given no output schema, description could explain return value structure (e.g., list of user objects) and pagination behavior. It is sufficient for basic understanding but lacks details for comprehensive usage.

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 coverage is 0%; description mentions three filter parameters (status, query, group) but omits limit and offset. However, the input schema provides detailed descriptions for each parameter. Description adds minimal extra meaning beyond the schema.

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?

Description clearly states 'List all users' with optional filters (status, search query, group). Verb and resource are specific, and it differentiates from siblings like 'get_user' (single) and 'search' (general).

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?

Description implies usage (listing users with filters) but does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'get_user' or 'search'. No exclusions or when-not-to-use guidance provided.

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