get_vpn_client_config_id

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

With no annotations, the description must disclose behavioral traits. It lists error codes but does not explain that the tool is read-only, what the response structure is (though an output schema exists), or any side effects. The error code list is not clearly tied to 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?

The description is very short, but the error code list is dense and not well-structured. It could be more concise by removing the error list or presenting it in a cleaner format. Front-loading is minimal.

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's simplicity (one parameter, output schema exists), the description is incomplete. It fails to explain the tool's purpose relative to similar VPN tools, the meaning of the 'id' parameter, and how the error codes relate to the operation.

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 compensate. The required parameter 'id' is not described at all (e.g., what it represents, format). The description adds no meaning beyond what the schema provides.

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 'Get the VPNClientConfig' which is a clear verb+resource, but it is essentially a tautology of the tool name. It does not differentiate from the sibling tool 'get_vpn_client_config' which likely retrieves all configurations vs. this one retrieving by ID.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'get_vpn_client_config' or 'get_vpn_client_status'. There is no mention of context, prerequisites, or when not to use it.

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