concentration_risk
Concentration risk: which providers host critical functions? SPOF analysis.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| entity_id | No |
Concentration risk: which providers host critical functions? SPOF analysis.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| entity_id | No |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full burden for behavioral transparency, but it only says 'SPOF analysis' without disclosing whether the operation is read-only, what data it accesses, what the response contains, or any side effects. The description adds no safety or behavioral context beyond the tool's name.
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, using only 10 words, which is concise. However, it is under-specified; while it avoids redundancy, it cuts essential details, so it does not effectively serve the purpose of a tool description.
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?
Despite being a simple tool with one parameter and no output schema, the description fails to provide necessary context: what entity_id refers to, how the analysis is performed, or what result format to expect. There is no placeholder for missing annotation or output schema information, making the description inadequate for correct invocation.
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 defines entity_id with no description, and schema description coverage is 0%. The description does not mention entity_id at all, leaving parameter meaning completely undocumented. Since the schema provides no semantics and the description does not compensate, the agent cannot infer what values are appropriate.
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 noun phrase 'Concentration risk' and a question, indicating it analyzes provider concentration and SPOF, but it lacks an explicit verb and does not clearly distinguish from sibling tools like outage_impact or provider_dashboard. It conveys the general function but is vague without stating exactly what action it performs.
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. It neither suggests use cases, prerequisites, nor excludes scenarios, leaving the agent uncertain about selecting it over sibling tools like health_check or cloud_status.
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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