zabbix_service_addtimes

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

With no annotations and no behavioral description, the agent cannot determine if this tool is read-only, destructive, or has side effects. The output schema exists but is not leveraged in the description.

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?

While the description is short, it is underspecified rather than concise. It fails to convey essential information in its single sentence.

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 complexity of Zabbix API tools and the existence of siblings like gettimes, updatetimes, and deletetimes, the description is completely inadequate. It does not explain the method's purpose, input requirements, or output.

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 sole parameter 'params' is a loosely typed object with no schema description coverage. The description offers no hints about required fields, structure, or expected values.

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 'Zabbix API service.addtimes method' is a tautology, restating the tool name without explaining what 'addtimes' does. It does not specify the resource or action, and fails to distinguish from sibling tools like zabbix_service_gettimes or zabbix_service_updatetimes.

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 alternatives. The description lacks any context for selection.

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