clouddlp_index

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, so the '[READ]' prefix merely restates structured data rather than adding context. The description says nothing beyond that — no note on what happens if the index_id does not exist, whether the lookup is scoped to a project/organization, or any permission requirement.

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 single short sentence is front-loaded and free of padding, which is good. But '[READ]' duplicates the readOnlyHint annotation and the remaining text is too thin to earn much credit for brevity that comes at the cost of substance.

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 detail-lookup tool in a family containing both a list tool (clouddlp_indices) and many sibling getters, the description should at minimum clarify the singular-vs-list distinction and the source of the ID. With no output schema and no parameter documentation, those gaps are left entirely to the agent's guesswork.

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 the single required parameter, index_id, so the schema supplies only a type and a title. The description does not compensate: it never explains that index_id identifies a specific DLP index or how that identifier is discovered (e.g., via clouddlp_indices).

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 has a verb ('Read') and a resource ('DLP index details'), so the basic purpose is inferable. However, 'index details' is vague and nothing distinguishes this tool from the sibling 'clouddlp_indices' (list) — an agent cannot tell from the text alone which one to call for a collection versus a single record.

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 when-to-use guidance at all: no statement about prerequisites, no mention of when to prefer this over clouddlp_indices, and no indication of what an index_id refers to or where to obtain it. The bracketed '[READ]' marker is a label, not usage guidance.

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