get_ip_address

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

With no annotations provided, the description must carry the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only says 'get a single IP address by ID' and does not mention the return format, error handling on non-existent IDs, or any authorization requirements. This is a minimal description for a read operation, but still lacks useful behavioral context.

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 a single, focused sentence with no redundant words. It is front-loaded and easily parsed, making it highly concise.

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 the absence of an output schema and annotations, the description should ideally explain what the response looks like or any side effects. It does neither, and while the tool is simple, the description alone doesn't fully equip an agent to anticipate the result. This creates a gap in completeness.

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 has a single 'id' integer with no description, and schema description coverage is 0%. The description's phrase 'by ID' clarifies that the parameter is the IP address's unique identifier, which adds some meaning beyond the raw schema, but it doesn't elaborate on format or constraints. This is sufficient for a simple ID parameter.

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 states a specific action (get) and resource (IP address), and the qualifier 'single' and 'by ID' distinguish it from list/create/update/delete siblings. This is a textbook high-clarity purpose.

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 implies the tool is for retrieving a specific IP address when its ID is known, but it does not explicitly mention when to prefer this over list_ip_addresses or other filtering tools. It gives no exclusions or alternatives, falling at the 'implied usage' level.

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