sdcloud_create_ips_profile_rule

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

With no annotations, the description must carry the full behavioral burden. It fails to disclose whether creation is idempotent, what happens on duplicate, required permissions, or any side effects. This is insufficient for an agent to assess safety.

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 very concise with one sentence, but it lacks necessary details. While not verbose, it sacrifices completeness for brevity, earning a middle score.

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 role in a large set of similar CRUD operations, the description is incomplete. It fails to explain relationships (e.g., profile_uuid must reference an existing profile), output expectations, or how it differs from related tools like sdcloud_create_ips_profile_exempt_rule.

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?

Schema description coverage is 50%, and the description adds no meaningful parameter details. The 'body' parameter is described vaguely as 'JSON request body matching the target Security Director Cloud schema,' and 'profile_uuid' has no description. The description does not compensate for the schema's lack of structure.

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 action (Create) and resource (IPS rule within an IPS profile), making the purpose unambiguous. However, it does not distinguish between regular IPS rules and exempt rules, which are covered by sibling tools like sdcloud_create_ips_profile_exempt_rule.

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. Prerequisites (e.g., existing IPS profile) are not mentioned, nor are conditions where the tool should be avoided.

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