sdcloud_get_deploy_image_status

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

With no annotations provided, the description must fully disclose behavior. It indicates a read operation ('Get the status') but does not confirm it is non-destructive, mention return format, or note any side effects. Minimal transparency.

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?

A single concise sentence with no redundancy. For a simple tool, this is efficient, though additional context could be added without becoming verbose.

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 param, no output schema, no annotations), the description is minimally adequate but lacks context. It does not mention that this status corresponds to a job from sdcloud_bulk_deploy_device_image, nor does it describe what kind of output to expect.

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 single parameter (deploy_image_id) is described only as a string; the description adds no extra meaning to clarify what value to provide (e.g., the ID from a bulk deploy response). Schema coverage is 0%, requiring more compensation.

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 ('Get the status') and the resource ('a bulk device-image deploy job'). It distinguishes from siblings like sdcloud_deploy_device_image and sdcloud_bulk_deploy_device_image, which perform the deployment, while this tool checks the job's status.

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 implies usage after initiating a bulk deploy job, but lacks explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus other status-checking tools (e.g., sdcloud_get_template_deploy_status). No alternatives or prerequisites are mentioned.

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