sdcloud_get_policy_preview_job_device_status

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden. It only says 'Get the per-device result' without specifying whether the result is immediate, requires job completion, or any other behavioral traits. The format parameter is mentioned in schema but not explained in 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?

The description is a single sentence, which is concise but maybe too brief given the tool has three parameters. It lacks structure but is not verbose. It earns its place but could be more informative without being excessively long.

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 lack of an output schema and annotations, the description should provide more context about what the result contains and any prerequisites. It does not explain the nature of the result, making it incomplete for an agent to understand fully.

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 coverage is low (33%), and the description adds no information about parameters. The preview_id and device_id parameters are not described, and even the format parameter's description is only in the schema. The description does not clarify what these parameters represent or how to use them.

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 it retrieves per-device results of a bulk policy preview job, using a specific verb and resource. It distinguishes from sibling tools like sdcloud_get_policy_preview_job (which likely gets overall job status) and sdcloud_start_policy_preview_job.

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?

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It does not mention prerequisites, such as requiring a preview job to have been started and completed, nor does it differentiate from similar status/result tools.

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