sdcloud_create_firewall_policy_rule

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

No annotations provided, and the description only states 'Create', which implies mutation but does not disclose important behavioral traits such as idempotency, error conditions, authorization needs, or what happens on duplicate or invalid inputs.

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 two sentences, front-loading the key distinction. Every sentence is necessary and no redundant information.

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 a nested object parameter and no output schema, the description is adequate but lacks details on return values, prerequisites (e.g., policy must exist), and error handling. It differentiates from siblings but omits operational context.

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 coverage is 67% (two of three params described). The description adds value for the 'body' parameter by listing typical fields (name, description, action, etc.), but provides no extra meaning for 'policy_uuid'. The schema already describes 'scope' sufficiently.

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 action ('Create a rule') and the specific location ('directly under a firewall policy scope (not inside a rule group)'). It lists typical body fields, distinguishing it from sibling tools like sdcloud_create_firewall_policy_rule_in_group.

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 description explicitly says where the rule is placed and contrasts with rule-group placement, guiding the agent to choose between this and the sibling tool. However, it does not provide further when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance.

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