Get SSH host by ID

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false, and the description's 'retrieves' is consistent with those. The description adds no further behavioral detail such as return shape, not-found behavior, or error semantics, but the annotations cover the safety profile.

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 very short, but it is redundant: 'Get SSH host by ID' and 'Retrieves a specific SSH host by its ID' say essentially the same thing. The first sentence duplicates the title, so not every sentence earns its place, though there is no significant bloat.

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 single-parameter read-only getter, the description is mostly sufficient, but there is no output schema and no statement about what the returned SSH host object contains or what happens when the ID is not found. It also does not point to the sibling list tool as the source of valid IDs.

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%, so the description must carry the meaning of the id parameter. It does say the id identifies a specific SSH host, but it doesn't explain where the ID comes from or how it relates to other host tools. Still, for a simple get-by-ID operation, this is adequate.

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 a specific verb ('Get'/'Retrieves') and resource ('SSH host') with a distinguishing identifier criterion ('by ID'). This separates it from list-oriented siblings such as termix_hosts_get_all_ssh_hosts.

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 phrase 'by its ID' implies the tool is for fetching a single, known SSH host, but it never explicitly names alternatives or states when not to use it. There is enough implied context to guess usage, but no direct guidance versus sibling tools.

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