get_storage_status

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It states 'Get status,' implying a read operation, but lacks disclosure on required permissions, response size, or any side effects. The brevity leaves potential behavioral nuances unaddressed.

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 relatively short but includes an 'Args:' block that largely duplicates schema information. It could be more concise by integrating the argument descriptions into a single sentence. Still, it is not overly verbose.

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 that an output schema exists and no nested objects, the description partially covers what the tool does. However, it lacks usage guidelines and behavioral detail, making it minimally adequate but with gaps in completeness for a read tool with no annotations.

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 0% description coverage (only titles). The description adds 'resource_group: Resource group name' and 'account_name: Storage account name,' which clarifies the meaning of the parameters beyond their titles. This adds significant value for an agent selecting the correct inputs.

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 'Get status of a storage account,' identifying the specific verb and resource. It distinguishes from siblings like list_storage_accounts, which lists all accounts. However, 'status' is somewhat vague without further specification of what status entails, but the output schema likely covers that.

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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives, such as list_storage_accounts to first find account names, or any prerequisites. The description only states the function without context, 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.