dnsSecAddRecord

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must stand alone. 'Add' indicates mutation but the description does not disclose permissions, side effects, idempotency, or what happens if the domain already has DS records. This is thin for a mutating API call.

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 sentence with no filler, and the action is front-loaded. The API-reference link is supplementary. It is concise, though brevity alone does not compensate for missing usage and behavior context.

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?

With no annotations, no output schema, and five required parameters, the description is too sparse. It does not explain the meaning of a DS record in DNS, how this differs from dnsAddRecord, what a successful response looks like, or any expected side effects.

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 description coverage is 100% and includes useful details like digest type examples. The tool description itself adds no parameter-level semantics beyond pointing to the API reference, so the baseline score of 3 applies.

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 says 'Add a DS (DNSSEC) record', which names a specific action and resource type. It clearly identifies this as DNSSEC-specific, which helps distinguish it from generic DNS record tools like dnsAddRecord, even though sibling differentiation is not 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 dnsAddRecord or dnsSecDeleteRecord. It does not mention prerequisites such as DNSSEC being enabled on the domain, nor does it state any conditions that would make this tool the correct choice.

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