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iou_license_set

Set the Cisco IOU license by specifying the iourc file text. Automatically checks the license validity.

Instructions

Set the Cisco IOU license. iourc_content is the raw iourc file text.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
iourc_contentYes
license_checkNo

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations, the description should disclose side effects, permissions, or state changes. It only says 'Set...' without explaining what happens (e.g., persistent changes, restart needs). The license_check parameter's effect is also left implicit.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Two short sentences with no wasted words. Could be more structured (e.g., separation of param explanations) but is efficient for its brevity.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a mutation tool with 2 params and an output schema, the description misses critical context: return values, side effects, and when to set vs get. Annotations are absent, so the description carries the full burden but falls short.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 0%, so description must compensate. It explains iourc_content as 'raw iourc file text' but fails to describe license_check's purpose or behavior. Adds partial value but leaves one parameter unexplained.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states 'Set the Cisco IOU license' with a specific verb and resource, plus explains the key parameter iourc_content. It immediately distinguishes from the sibling tool iou_license_get.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance on when to use this tool vs alternatives like iou_license_get. Lacks context about prerequisites or scenarios appropriate for setting the license.

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

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