dcs_alert_rules

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

The '[READ]' prefix merely restates readOnlyHint=true, which the annotations already declare, so it adds no new information. 'Bounded page' hints at pagination, but limit/offset in the schema already convey that; nothing is said about default page size behavior, total counts, or sort semantics.

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?

It is a single front-loaded sentence with no wasted words, which is structurally clean. However, the brevity is under-specification rather than economy, given four undocumented parameters including a required one.

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?

With 0% schema coverage, a required 'sort' parameter of unknown format, no output schema, and only a readOnly annotation, the definition leaves the agent guessing on nearly every invocation detail. The one-line description is far too thin for the tool's actual complexity.

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% and all four parameters are bare titles. Critically, 'sort' is required yet the description never states format or allowed values, and limit/offset/filter_text semantics are left entirely unexplained, so the description adds nothing.

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?

States a specific verb and resource ('List ... alert rules') plus scope ('a bounded page'), which is enough to distinguish it from dcs_alerts or dcs_alert_stats by the word 'rules'. It does not explicitly call out the sibling it differs from, so it stops short of a 5.

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 and no mention of alternatives such as dcs_alerts (alert instances) or dcs_alert_notifications. The agent must infer from the name alone that this lists rule definitions rather than alert occurrences.

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