zabbix_dservice_get

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

The description offers no behavioral information beyond the method name. There are no annotations, and the description does not mention whether the operation is read-only, has side effects, or requires authentication. The agent has no clue about what to expect.

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 extremely short but fails to convey necessary information. While it is concise in word count, it does not earn its place because it omits critical details about behavior and parameters, making it under-specified rather than efficiently informative.

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 the tool's complexity (single param with no docs), the presence of an output schema, and the large number of sibling tools, the description is radically incomplete. It provides no context about what a 'dservice' is, how results are returned, or how to use the parameters effectively.

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 has a single 'params' parameter with no documentation. The description does not explain what parameters are valid or how to structure the query. With 0% schema coverage, the description fails entirely to add meaning beyond the raw schema.

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 the verb 'get' and the resource 'dservice', and the phrasing 'Zabbix API dservice.get method' confirms it's a retrieval operation. This distinguishes it from creation or deletion siblings.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternative methods such as zabbix_dservice_create or zabbix_dservice_get. There is no context about prerequisites or typical use cases.

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