validate_ipCheck whether an IP address (IPv4 or IPv6) is a genuine DuckDuckBot IP address, verified against DuckDuckBot's published IP data on seoapi.com.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| ip | Yes | The IPv4 or IPv6 address to validate |
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 communicates that validation is against published data but does not disclose side effects, authentication needs, or output format. For a simple validation tool, the description is adequate but could be more transparent about return values.
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 conveys the essential purpose without unnecessary words. Every part of the sentence adds 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?
Given the tool's simplicity, the description covers the core action but omits details about output format or error handling. Since no output schema is provided, including expected response structure would improve completeness. Still, it is minimally adequate for a validation tool.
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 coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 3. The description adds context by specifying that the validation confirms genuineness against DuckDuckBot's IP data, which is not evident from the schema alone. This enhances the meaning beyond the parameter description.
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 clearly states the tool validates an IP address against DuckDuckBot's published IP data, specifying support for both IPv4 and IPv6. This provides a specific verb and resource, and since there are no sibling tools, differentiation is unnecessary.
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 verifying DuckDuckBot IPs but lacks explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. As there are no sibling tools, the lack of explicit when-not-to-use is less critical, but still missing.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
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Only one tool exists, so there is no possibility of ambiguity or overlap with other tools.
The single tool uses a clear verb_noun pattern ('validate_ip'), which is consistent within the set.
A single tool is perfectly appropriate for a narrowly scoped server dedicated to validating DuckDuckBot IP addresses.
The tool covers the complete operation implied by the server's purpose: verifying an IP against DuckDuckBot's published data, with no missing functionality.