instruction_definitions_search

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

With no annotations to carry the safety profile, the description is the only source of behavioral information. It conveys read-only searching and the presence of filter/sort/pagination, but it does not explain match behavior, default sorting, pagination bounds, or what the response contains. The vague 'filter' claim also lacks a corresponding schema field.

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 front-loaded sentence that efficiently communicates the tool's core purpose. It is concise and easy to parse, though it sacrifices useful detail for brevity.

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 tool with three optional parameters, no annotations, no output schema, and no parameter documentation, the description is too sparse to allow confident invocation. Essential context about filter semantics, sort structure, pagination meaning, and response shape is missing.

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 0%, so the description must explain the sort, start, and pageSize parameters. It only alludes to sorting and pagination at a high level and never defines value formats, direction choices, or how pagination offsets work. 'Filter' is mentioned despite there being no filter property in 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?

The description uses a specific verb ('Search') and clearly identifies the resource ('Instruction Definitions') plus the main operational features (filter/sort/pagination). It is distinguishable from the sibling 'get_by_id' and 'get_by_name' tools, though it does not explicitly name alternatives or explain how it differs from 'instruction_definitions_list'.

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?

There is no guidance about when to choose this tool over the related siblings such as instruction_definitions_list, instructions_search, or the various get_by tools. The description only states what the tool does, leaving the agent to infer usage context.

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