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appknox_owasp

Retrieve OWASP category details by ID for mobile app security testing. Provides specific OWASP Mobile Top 10 information to identify vulnerabilities.

Instructions

Get OWASP category details by ID (e.g., M1_2016)

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
owasp_idYesOWASP ID (e.g., M1_2016) (required)
Behavior3/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden. It implies a read-only retrieval ('Get') but does not explicitly confirm safety, describe return format, or mention potential errors or rate limits. However, the operation appears straightforward and low-risk, so it meets the minimum viable threshold.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single, front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. It immediately conveys the tool's purpose and includes a concrete example, making it highly efficient.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

The tool is simple (one parameter) but lacks an output schema, so the description must specify what details are returned. It only says 'details' without elaborating, leaving the agent uncertain about the response content. This is a clear gap for a minimally complete description.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The schema fully documents the single parameter `owasp_id` with description and example. The description only repeats the example without adding additional context or constraints, so it does not enhance what the schema already provides.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the action ('Get'), the resource ('OWASP category details'), and the key parameter ('by ID'). It distinguishes itself from sibling tools like appknox_vulnerability and appknox_analyses by focusing specifically on OWASP categories.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor any exclusions or prerequisites. It simply states what the tool does, leaving the agent to infer appropriate usage.

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

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