dba_databaseSpace

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

No annotations provided. Description indicates read operation ('get') and returns formatted response. Could be improved by specifying what 'space' includes (e.g., allocated vs used) or potential errors (e.g., database not found).

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?

Extremely concise: two lines plus argument. No filler, front-loaded with main action.

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 simple query tool with 1 param and no output schema, description covers core functionality and return type. Lacks permission hints or error cases, but adequate for basic use.

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 has 0% coverage, so description adds meaning: parameter controls target scope (single DB vs all). Clarifies null behavior implicitly. Could add format expectations (e.g., case-sensitivity).

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?

Description clearly states it gets database space for a specific database or all databases if name is omitted. This differentiates it from siblings like base_databaseList (list databases) and dba_tableSpace (table-level space).

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?

Explicitly says when to provide database_name and when to omit to get all spaces. No mention of when not to use, but the simple conditional is clear.

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