sdcloud_set_proxy_server_config

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

With no annotations, the description must fully disclose behavioral traits. It states 'set/update' but fails to mention that this is a destructive overwrite, whether permissions are needed, or any side effects. The singleton note is useful but insufficient.

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 extremely short (two sentences), but it omits critical information. While concise in word count, it is under-specified and lacks necessary detail to be useful.

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 tool with a complex nested object parameter and no output schema or annotations, the description is completely inadequate. The agent has no information about what the body should contain, the effect of the operation, or the response format.

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 coverage is 100% for the single 'body' parameter, but the description adds no meaning beyond the schema's generic 'JSON request body matching the target Security Director Cloud schema.' The agent cannot infer the required structure or fields of the body.

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 (set/update) and the resource (proxy server configuration), and it adds that it's a singleton, which distinguishes it from other proxy server tools like sdcloud_get_proxy_server_config. The verb 'set/update' is specific and actionable.

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?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives, such as sdcloud_create_proxy_server or sdcloud_update_proxy_server. The description does not mention preconditions, context, or exclusions.

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