quarantine_status

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the burden. It uses the read-only verb 'Retrieve' and includes license prerequisites, but it doesn't disclose response format, errors, or side effects. Adequate but with room for improvement.

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 well-organized: purpose, license requirements, endpoint, and example. Every part serves a purpose and the example is valuable. It avoids unnecessary fluff, earning a high score.

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?

This is a nested-parameter tool with no output schema and no description of the return value. The input is well-illustrated, but the quarantine status result format (e.g., possible values, structure) is not explained, which is a significant gap given the absence of an output schema.

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 the schema itself has confusing swapped descriptions (file_hash says 'File path' and file_path says 'File hash'). The description provides an example body with placeholders but does not clarify the meaning of each field, making it insufficient to compensate for the misleading schema.

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 'Get Quarantine Status' and 'Retrieve the quarantine status for specified files', giving a specific verb and resource. It distinguishes from sibling action tools like endpoints_quarantine by indicating this is a query/read operation.

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 identifies required licenses and provides an example request, making the intended usage clear. It does not explicitly name alternatives or exclusions, but the context around sibling tools (e.g., endpoints_quarantine) implies when this status lookup is appropriate.

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