list-organizations

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

With no annotations provided, the description must disclose behavioral traits. It states the operation but does not clarify pagination behavior (the presence of max/first parameters suggests it may not return 'all' in one page), nor does it mention search filtering, read-only nature, or any response format. This is insufficient for a tool with no annotation support.

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, efficient sentence that communicates the core purpose without unnecessary words. It is front-loaded and easy to parse, making it an excellent example of conciseness.

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?

The description adequately defines the basic operation but lacks important context. The word 'all' conflicts with the presence of pagination parameters, and without an output schema, the return structure is not explained. For a simple list tool, it is minimally viable but not complete.

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% with clear descriptions for max, first, realm, and search. The description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema, so it meets the baseline without compensating for any gaps.

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 'List all organizations in a realm' uses a specific verb ('list'), defines the resource ('organizations'), and scopes it by realm. This clearly differentiates it from sibling tools like get-organization (single) and list-organization-members (members of an organization).

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. It does not mention that get-organization should be used for a single organization, or that list-organization-members is for members. No exclusions or context are provided.

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