hosts_bulk_enable

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

The description says 'Bulk enable selected hosts' but does not disclose any behavioral traits such as side effects, reversibility, idempotency, or whether it requires hosts to be disabled first. With no annotations, the description carries the full burden, and it fails to provide meaningful behavioral context.

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 a single, focused phrase with zero wasted words. It is front-loaded with the action and resource, and no filler or redundant content exists.

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 mutation tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is too sparse. It does not explain return values, error conditions, side effects, or how bulk enable relates to other host operations. The agent is left to infer critical context needed for correct invocation.

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?

The schema already documents the only parameter ('uuids' as an array of host UUIDs) with 100% coverage. The description does not add any additional meaning about the parameter beyond what the schema provides, so the baseline of 3 applies.

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 clear action ('enable') on a specific resource ('hosts') and indicates bulk operation via 'Bulk', which distinguishes it from sibling tools like hosts_bulk_disable and hosts_delete. It lacks detail about what 'enable' means in this context, but the core purpose is unambiguous.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as hosts_bulk_disable or hosts_update. The description only states what it does, with no mention of prerequisites, exclusivity, or conditions under which another tool would be more appropriate.

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