haops_list_skill_packs

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

With no annotations, the description carries full burden. It discloses that the tool is read-only on the MCP surface and that system packs are seeded and cannot be deleted. This provides useful behavioral context, though it omits details like authentication requirements or rate limits, which are less critical for a list operation.

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 paragraph that front-loads the purpose and includes necessary context. It is concise but could be slightly more structured (e.g., bullet points). Every sentence contributes value.

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?

There is no output schema, but the description does not specify the structure of returned packs (e.g., fields like id, name, category). It explains the concept well but is incomplete for an agent to fully understand the output. Given the tool's simplicity, this is adequate but not excellent.

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 adds context about skill packs and their categories but does not add meaning beyond what the schema already provides for each parameter. The schema descriptions are sufficient.

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 explicitly states 'List skill packs' and defines them as 'curated bundles of agent skills (e.g. helpdesk-pack, security-pack, mobile-pack)'. It clearly distinguishes this read operation from sibling tools like create, update, and deprecate skill packs by noting 'Read-only on the MCP surface; mutations go through the web admin'.

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 reading skill packs and notes that system packs 'cannot be deleted', but does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives like haops_create_skill_pack or other list tools. However, the context of listing vs. mutating is clear enough for an AI agent.

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