query_elements

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It mentions 'optional filters' but doesn't disclose behavioral traits like whether this is a read-only operation, if it requires specific permissions, how results are returned (e.g., pagination), or any rate limits. This leaves significant gaps for a query tool.

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 with zero waste. It's appropriately sized and front-loaded, clearly stating the tool's core function without unnecessary details.

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 annotations, 0% schema coverage, no output schema, and 2 parameters (one with an enum but unexplained), the description is incomplete. It doesn't cover key aspects like return values, error handling, or how to interpret the 'filter' object, making it inadequate for effective use.

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 compensate. It hints at 'optional filters' but doesn't explain what 'filter' or 'type' parameters mean, their formats, or how they interact. With 2 parameters and no schema descriptions, this adds minimal value beyond the bare 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 'Query Excalidraw elements with optional filters' states the verb (query) and resource (Excalidraw elements), which is clear. However, it doesn't distinguish this tool from siblings like 'get_resource' or 'update_element'—it's vague about what makes 'query' different from 'get' or how it relates to other element operations.

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?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. With siblings like 'get_resource' (which might retrieve elements) and 'create_element'/'update_element' for modifications, the description offers no context for choosing 'query_elements' over them or any exclusions.

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