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boxes.info

Retrieve detailed domain info for a GNOME Boxes virtual machine by providing its name or UUID. Get comprehensive details about the VM's configuration and state.

Instructions

Get detailed domain info

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameOrUuidYesDomain name or UUID
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations provided. Description does not disclose any behavioral traits such as side effects, required permissions, or rate limits. While a read-only operation is implied, it is not stated, and the description adds no value beyond the schema.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

Description is a single concise sentence that efficiently conveys the tool's purpose. No unnecessary words, but it lacks structure and could benefit from additional context without significant verbosity.

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?

Given the tool's simplicity (1 param, no output schema, no annotations), the description vaguely covers what the tool does. However, it fails to specify the format or content of the returned 'detailed domain info', which is necessary for an agent to process results correctly.

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 coverage is 100%, so baseline is 3. Description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema's 'Domain name or UUID'. No examples, constraints, or format details are provided, but the schema already describes the parameter adequately.

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?

Description uses specific verb 'Get' and resource 'detailed domain info', clearly indicating retrieval of comprehensive domain details. While sibling tools like 'boxes.display' and 'boxes.list' exist, the 'info' name suggests a detailed overview, but 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.

Usage Guidelines2/5

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 like boxes.display or boxes.list. No exclusions or context provided, leaving the agent to infer usage from the tool name alone.

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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