edgegate_check_byo_bucket

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

With no annotations provided, the description must disclose behavioral traits. It mentions the specific AWS actions (AssumeRole, HeadObject), the returned status and error codes, and a checklist of misconfigurations. It also states the admin role requirement. While it doesn't explicitly say the operation is read-only, the term 'probe' and the overall context sufficiently convey the non-mutating, diagnostic nature.

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 two sentences long, front-loaded with the main action ('Re-run the AssumeRole + HeadObject readiness probe'), and each sentence adds value: the first defines the action and target, the second covers return values and a prerequisite. No wasted words.

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 one parameter, no output schema, and no annotations, this description is remarkably complete. It explains what the tool does, what it returns, and a necessary condition (admin role). The mention of the checklist and error codes provides adequate context without needing an output schema. The presence of many sibling tools does not create gaps here.

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 0%, so the description must compensate. The description links workspace_id to the workspace's BYO grant, providing clear semantic meaning for the only parameter. It also adds context by mentioning the admin role requirement, though that is not directly param semantics. This is sufficient for a single-parameter tool.

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 tool's function: re-running an AssumeRole + HeadObject readiness probe for a workspace's BYO grant. It distinguishes itself from sibling tools like edgegate_setup_byo_storage or edgegate_register_byo_bucket by explicitly focusing on the diagnostic check operation.

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 clear context: it is a re-run of a readiness probe, implying it should be used after initial setup or when debugging BYO bucket configurations. It also notes the admin role requirement. However, it does not explicitly name alternative tools or provide exclusion criteria, so it falls short of a full 5.

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