wp_elementor_list_theme_templates

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the burden. 'List' clearly signals a read-only operation, and the description adds that it returns template IDs. However, it does not disclose whether results are paginated, whether all templates are returned in one response, or what additional metadata may be included.

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?

Two concise sentences with no filler. The purpose is front-loaded, the template categories are named, and the downstream value of the returned IDs is stated efficiently.

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 simple read-only list tool with one optional parameter and no output schema, the description is largely complete: it names the resource, the categories, and the returned value. The only notable gap is the absence of any mention of pagination or response shape beyond 'template IDs,' but this is a minor issue at this complexity level.

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?

The schema provides 100% coverage: the single optional 'type' parameter has an enum and its own description. The tool description does not add any additional meaning beyond the schema, so the baseline of 3 applies.

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 states a specific verb ('List'), a specific resource ('Elementor Theme Builder templates'), and enumerates the template categories. It also explains the key output ('template IDs usable with other elementor tools'), which distinguishes it from generic list tools and other Elementor structure tools.

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 makes the usage context clear: use it when you need an inventory of Theme Builder templates or their IDs for downstream Elementor operations. It does not explicitly name alternatives or say when not to use the tool, but the scoped resource and the 'usable with other elementor tools' note provide solid situational guidance.

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