Sla Report
sla_report[agents] Report SLA violation
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| sla_id | Yes | ||
| description | No | ||
| violation_type | Yes |
sla_report[agents] Report SLA violation
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| sla_id | Yes | ||
| description | No | ||
| violation_type | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations declare readOnlyHint=false, destructiveHint=false, and idempotentHint=false, so the agent knows this is a non-read-only, non-destructive, non-idempotent operation. The description adds no context about what reporting actually does, side effects, permissions, notifications, or expected response.
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 extremely short and front-loaded, but this is under-specification rather than useful conciseness. It spends its few words on a namespace tag and a vague action without conveying actionable 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?
Given three parameters, no parameter descriptions, no output schema, and only basic annotations, the description is far too thin. It does not tell the agent what a valid violation report needs, what happens after reporting, or how to interpret the result.
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% for all three parameters, and the description does not explain sla_id, violation_type, or description. It provides no meaning beyond the bare parameter names, leaving required fields like violation_type completely unspecified.
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 an action and resource: 'Report SLA violation,' so an agent can infer this is about submitting an SLA violation. However, 'Report' is ambiguous (create a report vs. file a violation), and the definition does not distinguish it from sibling tools such as sla_register or compliance_incident.
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?
There is no guidance on when to use this tool, when not to use it, or which sibling tool to choose instead. The agent must infer its role from the name and the terse phrase 'Report SLA violation.'
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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