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hcloud_list_elb_flavors

hcloud_list_elb_flavors
Read-onlyIdempotent

Lists available ELB flavor specifications for a region to help select compatible load balancer capacity before provisioning.

Instructions

List available ELB flavor specifications

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
regionYesRegion

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.4.0

TDQS

B3.1/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint and openWorldHint, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds nothing further - no note that region is mandatory, whether results are paginated, or whether flavor availability varies by region, which is the one behavioral point an agent would actually need here.

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?

A single five-word phrase that front-loads the verb and resource with zero filler. Nothing could be removed without losing meaning.

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?

For a one-parameter read-only listing tool this is minimally adequate, and the absence of an output schema means return values need not be explained. However, an agent would benefit from knowing what a 'flavor specification' contains (vCPU, memory, bandwidth) and whether the region scope limits results.

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?

Schema description coverage is 100%, but the schema's only annotation for the region parameter is the bare word 'Region'. The description does not compensate by clarifying expected format or scoping behavior. With full coverage, the baseline of 3 applies.

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

Purpose4/5

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

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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?

There is no guidance on when to use this versus hcloud_list_flavors or other flavor-listing siblings, nor any prerequisite such as the need to pick a flavor before creating a load balancer. Usage is only implied by the tool name.

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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