datto_edr_addresses_list

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=true, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds useful behavioral context by saying results show reachability and agent mapping, but it does not mention pagination behavior or response shape beyond those two fields.

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 two tight sentences with no wasted words. It is front-loaded with the core action and resource, then adds the optional scoping and return-value context.

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 read-only list tool with no required parameters, a fully described schema, and no output schema, the description covers the core purpose and the most important returned fields. It could be stronger by mentioning pagination or the broader filtering model, but those are already detailed in the 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 100%, so all nine parameters are already documented in the input schema. The description only highlights target_group_id as an optional filter and does not add syntax or meaning beyond the schema for ip, where, fields, limit, skip, order, hostname, or accessible.

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 states a specific verb and resource: list discovered host addresses, with the backing endpoint GET /api/Addresses. It also clarifies the optional target-group scoping and the key returned information, but does not explicitly distinguish this from sibling list tools such as datto_edr_agents_list.

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?

Usage is implied by the resource being listed and the optional target_group_id filter. The description does not say when to choose this over datto_edr_agents_list or other sibling list tools, nor does it state any exclusions or prerequisites.

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