sdcloud_list_secintel_profiles_groups

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must cover behavioral aspects. It correctly discloses the tool's read-only nature ('List') and supported operations (pagination, filtering, sorting). However, it omits details on default pagination limits, response structure, or any potential performance considerations.

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, clear sentence that efficiently conveys the tool's purpose and key capabilities without any filler or redundancy.

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 moderate complexity (5 parameters, no output schema), the description adequately covers the main use case. It could be improved by noting default pagination behavior or expected response format, but the schema fills some gaps.

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 100%, with each of the 5 parameters described in the input schema. The description summarizes the parameter roles ('pagination, filtering, sorting') but does not add significant new meaning beyond what the schema already provides. Baseline 3 is appropriate.

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 'List' and the resource 'SecIntel profile group objects', and further specifies optional features like pagination, filtering, and sorting. This distinctly sets it apart from sibling tools such as sdcloud_get_secintel_profile_group (single object) and sdcloud_list_secintel_profiles (different resource).

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 for listing profile groups but provides no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., when you need details of a specific group, use sdcloud_get_secintel_profile_group). There are no when-not statements or references to prerequisites.

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