vibemk_discover_services

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must carry the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only says 'Start enhanced service discovery' without explaining whether it is asynchronous, what it returns, whether it modifies state, or any side effects. This is a significant gap for a tool that initiates a process.

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 an emoji, but it is under-specified rather than concise. It lacks necessary detail and does not front-load key information. The brevity is not beneficial because it omits critical 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?

For a tool with 6 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is grossly inadequate. It fails to explain modes, host lists, bulk processing, waiting behavior, or what 'enhanced' means. An agent cannot determine how to invoke this correctly or what to expect.

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 input schema covers 100% of parameters with descriptions, so the baseline is 3. The description itself adds no additional parameter meaning; it does not explain modes, bulk sizes, or the full_scan flag beyond what the schema already states. It meets the baseline but does not exceed it.

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 states a clear verb ('Discover') and resource ('services'), and indicates it starts discovery for hosts. However, 'enhanced' is vague and doesn't differentiate from sibling tools like start_service_discovery or start_bulk_discovery. The purpose is understood but not sharply defined.

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. Sibling tools such as vibemk_start_service_discovery and vibemk_start_bulk_discovery exist, but the description does not mention them or any selection criteria. An agent has no basis to choose this over others.

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