get_vps_installer

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

No annotations provided, so the description carries full burden. It explains the side effects of the downloaded exe (installs OpenSSH, Python, etc.) and what the tool returns. Lacks details on potential failures or overwrite behavior, but overall transparent.

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?

Description is front-loaded with the primary action and includes multiple useful details. A few sentences are present, each providing value. Could be slightly more concise but still well-structured.

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 tool has no parameters, an output schema exists (not shown), and the description covers the return type and side effects, it is fairly complete. Minor gaps (error handling, download idempotency) but acceptable.

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?

There are zero parameters, and schema coverage is 100%. Baseline is 4; description does not need to add parameter information beyond 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 the tool downloads a specific file to a specified directory and returns the path. It uses specific verbs ('Scarica', 'restituisce') and a specific resource name, distinguishing it from siblings like 'connect_vps'.

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 states when to use ('when connect_vps fails because SSH is not yet active') and provides a step-by-step workflow after execution, including calling 'connect_vps' afterward.

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