Kloudle Cloud Security Scanner

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 does disclose useful behavioral traits, such as the effect of args on the generated command and the return items (metadata, hash, URL, command). However, it does not explicitly state that the operation is read-only or mention any authentication or rate limit considerations, relying on the word 'Get' to imply safety.

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 two concise sentences that front-load the primary purpose and then add the key nuance about args. No words are wasted, and the structure is easy to scan.

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 retrieval tool with two parameters and no output schema, the description covers the essential information: what the tool returns (metadata, hash, URL, shell command) and how args modify the command. It does not address potential errors or prerequisites, but for this complexity level, the coverage is adequate.

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 already describes both parameters with 100% coverage, so the baseline is 3. The description adds meaningful context by explaining how the 'args' parameter affects the output ('complete command' vs 'template with placeholders'), which goes beyond the schema's simple 'CLI args as key-value pairs' 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 specifies the tool's function: 'Get full metadata, SHA256 hash, download URL, and ready-to-run shell command for a Kloudle scanner binary.' This distinguishes it from the sibling tool 'search', which likely finds binaries, whereas 'get' retrieves details for a specific binary.

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 some usage guidance by explaining that passing args yields a complete command while omitting them produces a template, but it does not explicitly mention when to use this tool versus the sibling 'search' tool. The context implies you would use 'get' after finding a binary with 'search', but this is not stated.

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

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden. It discloses that the tool returns matching binaries with specific fields (name, description, check count, severity breakdown), which is useful. However, it does not mention potential limitations like pagination, empty results, or any permissions required.

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 two sentences, front-loaded with the tool's purpose followed by the return format. Every word earns its place, with no redundancy or irrelevant detail.

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 single-parameter search tool with no output schema, the description is complete: it states what the tool does, what it returns, and the schema covers the input. Since there is no output schema, the return description is necessary and provided.

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 input schema has 100% coverage with a description of the 'query' parameter including examples. The tool description adds the phrase 'by capability', which clarifies the meaning of the query parameter, but this is only a minor addition over 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 ('Find') and resource ('Kloudle cloud security scanners') with the search criterion 'by capability'. This clearly differentiates it from the sibling tool 'get', which presumably retrieves a specific item.

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 clearly states the tool is for finding scanners by capability, which gives context for when to use it. It does not explicitly mention alternatives or exclusions, but the context is clear enough to imply the appropriate use case.

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