scan_iocs

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden. It lists the types of IOCs scanned but does not disclose whether scanning is read-only, destructive, or has side effects. No mention of permissions, runtime characteristics, or error behavior.

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?

Single sentence, 22 words, front-loads the action and lists IOC categories. No wasted text; every part contributes to understanding the tool's core function.

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?

While an output schema exists, the description omits essential context: file format support, size limits, relationship to case_id (e.g., required if multiple cases), and how results are structured. Incomplete for an agent to use confidently.

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 coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate. It adds zero explanation for either parameter (file_path, case_id). The agent cannot infer what case_id is for or what format file_path expects.

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 it scans an evidence artifact for Indicators of Compromise and lists specific IOC types (IPs, C2 URLs, emails, commands, Base64). This differentiates it from siblings like extract_metadata and check_threat_intel, though it does not explicitly contrast them.

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?

No guidance on when to use this tool versus the siblings. It does not specify prerequisites, contexts, or limitations (e.g., file types, size, or that it should be used before checking threat intel).

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