modsecurity_all_configs

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the behavioral burden. The noun phrase 'All ModSecurity per-host configs' implies a read/list operation with no obvious mutation, but it never explicitly states read-only behavior or any edge cases. This is adequate for a getter but not rich.

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?

Four words, no filler, and the key resource and scope are front-loaded. For a zero-parameter tool this is appropriately minimal.

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 no parameters and an output schema, a one-line description is nearly enough. It falls short by not distinguishing 'all per-host configs' from the singular modsecurity_host_config or from modsecurity_user_configs, and it does not clarify whether 'configs' means files, settings, or entries.

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 has zero parameters, so there is no parameter burden and the baseline is 4. The description's use of 'all' and 'per-host' reinforces why no filtering parameter is needed.

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 names the resource ('ModSecurity per-host configs') and the scope ('all'), making it clear this is an enumeration/retrieval operation. It lacks an explicit verb such as 'list' or 'get', so it is clear but not maximally explicit.

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?

There is no guidance about when to use this tool versus siblings like modsecurity_host_config, modsecurity_user_configs, or modsecurity_global. The intended use is only implied by the resource name.

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